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September 23, 2006, 10:30 am
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Dear powwowers!
This week is crucial for preparations! Reminding everybody the location:

http://www.observatorycafe.com.au/

Please have a look!

The Observatory Cafe is situated in Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra opposite the Shrine of Remembrance, in the heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens. It neighbours the old Observatory buildings (1861) and is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens visitors centre
NOt to be confused with "The Observatory, which is an expensive restaurant nearby.

Look for The Observatory Cafe on Birdwood Ave. south of the Botanic Gardens.


I have so far 17 people confirmed: Louis V., PeterE., Daniel F., Elena T., Eleonor P., Ali P., Sam B., Zozoqinqin, Roberta B., Zoe C., Naima75., Tlumach_va, Alexandre C., Fiona P., Eske H. y Marsha B., and myself.

Welcome to The Observatory -already booked, the room is called "the back deck ".
And also welcome to Melbourne, for those people who are traveling from other states.

I have 3 people with an uncertain status: Webguru, Acoz and Claire H. I do not know if their maybes are yes or no at present. Please let me know.

For the people who cannot make it this time: Claudia A., Kathy T., A.Hayes, Marek, Mohammed, Saskia, Bernie and Ian: thanks for your interest, and please keep in touch reading reports/comments and possibility of a new Melbournian powwow.

Now: we need:
1. Organizer (myself)
2. Photographer: Sam B/Marsha

Positions vacant:
3. Reporter
4. Host
Any volunteers? It would be great to have some creative and fun translator doing these versatile tasks. Please let me know SOON or I will have to do it all myself which would be a pity as we would miss on your incomparable style.

PLEASE BRING YOUR PROZ.COM ID NUMBER or I cannot credit your attendance.

MEETING TIME: 10.30 AM onwards for morning coffee, at the lovely Café.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Have you thought of any other burning issue for the agenda? Please review posts to find out previous ideas.

Ola Kalá? OK?

I am very excited about meeting all of you!! AB


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Interested members (30) / Confirmed: 16 / Tentative: 1
Name NoteWill Attend
Ana Gioino Blythman  \"Organizer\" I am posting my own suggestions today guys!  y
XLouisV (X)   LouisV  y
Claudia Ait-Touati  \"Photographer\" Sorry, can't make it this time.   n
KathyT   Apologies - just not possible this time, but thanks for all your hard work, Ana. Hope it's a great success!! :-)  n
Daniel Freire   Daniel Freire  y
Elena Tihaya   looks like i'm going to make it  y
Eleonor Palacio   ...  y
ali_platense   ...  y
XACOZ (X)   I'll try and make it over from Adelaide.  
Sam Berner  \"Photographer\" Will fly in from Brisbane  y
XA Hayes (X)   Will confirm in August -  n
Xzozoqinqin (X)   can't wait  y
Marek Urban   ...  n
RB Translations   I'll be there! :-)  y
Mohamed Ghazal   I am so sorry. Looks like I am going to have to miss this one.  n
Lubosh Hanuska   Sorry, I will not be able to come this time. Hopefully there will be more meetings in the future...!  n
Zoe Chuang   More than happy to meet up  y
XSaskia de Vries   I would love to come and will try to make it from Brisbane  n
Bernie Williams   Interested in hearing more - agenda etc. Good on you, Ana  n
XClaire Hone   I have realised that I will be on holiday. I don't think I will be back in time for this PowWow. I will be really sorry if I miss it, I was really looking forward to meeting you all - please tell me there will be another one soon.   m
Naima75   Hi everyone...beginner in translation and living melbourne...will love to meet ...thks  y
XHelen Shevchuk   Would love to meet T&I community in Melbourne!  y
Alexandre Chalyga   I will be happy to meet.  y
Fiona Paterson   Hi - I'll be visiting a friend in Melbourne, and will be able to come.  y
Eske Hos   Will be there, wherever that will be..  
JBuswell   sounds good, Jacqueline Buswell  
Ian Davies   Hi Ana - I'm afraid I can't come but would be interested in seeing agenda for next time (maybe in Sydney?)  n
Marsha Bohatyrova  \"Photographer\" Marsha Bohatyrova  y
Peter Enright   Excuse me but i am unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, and I was really looking forward to it!  
Mecia Freire   Interested in meeting coleagues  y




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Powwow: Melbourne - Australia
Ana Gioino Blythman
Ana Gioino Blythman
Local time: 11:31
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Melbourne meeting Jun 16, 2006

I am happy for you to send me suggestions for meetging place and agenda
Thank you guys


 
Ana Gioino Blythman
Ana Gioino Blythman
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Melbourne meeting Jun 16, 2006

I am happy for you to send me suggestions for meeting place and agenda
Thank you guys


 
LouisV (X)
LouisV (X)  Identity Verified
Australia
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venue Jun 16, 2006

All roads in Melbourne lead to the city, so somewhere near the city is bound to be most convenient for most of us.

 
Claudia Ait-Touati
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venue Jun 17, 2006

Last time I was in Melbourne, I went to this wonderful Belgian cafe. Not sure where it is though. And I must admit, it was a bit small for so many people.

 
Claudia Ait-Touati
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Hi Saskia! Jun 17, 2006

Great to see that you might come! It would be great to see you again!

 
LouisV (X)
LouisV (X)  Identity Verified
Australia
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venue Jun 17, 2006

Eske Hos suggested a belgan cafe for a previous event: http://www.belgianbeercafemelbourne.com/home.asp

May this is what you were thinking of?
Cheers
Lous


 
Claudia Ait-Touati
Claudia Ait-Touati  Identity Verified
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Belgium cafe Jun 18, 2006

No, it was a chocolaterie or however you can call it. Beautiful Belgian truffels! But this venue seems much nicer!!!! I see they have Stella Artois! Good! I love this venue already Louis! Reminds me of the good (?) ol' days,icon_wink.gif)

 
Sam Berner
Sam Berner  Identity Verified
Australia
Local time: 11:31
Member (2003)
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Belgian Chocolates Jun 18, 2006

..lets get sinful. I assume Louis will then take us all for a jog by the Yarra to lose the calories. Saskia, if you are going, can we fly out together? It would be more fun and we can share the taxi from the Airport.

 
LouisV (X)
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Australia
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jogging Jun 18, 2006

At my age, one proceeds with dignity! Leave the jogging to the young and the mad!

 
Ana Gioino Blythman
Ana Gioino Blythman
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Meeting place Jun 19, 2006

Another option: do you know ¨The observatory¨near the Botanic gardens?

Big bistro with plenty of space in all directions, an near the green herbs and trees. No need to jog, we can go for a walk after lunch and cross the gardens for a Devonshire tea at the other cafeteria near the lake with black swans and eels.
What do you think?


 
Sam Berner
Sam Berner  Identity Verified
Australia
Local time: 11:31
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Seconding Ana Jun 19, 2006

Sounds very relaxing and conducive to good discussion. Besides, speaking as a photographer, people always look better in nice surroundings.

 
Saskia de Vries
Saskia de Vries
Australia
Local time: 11:31
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The Observatory Jun 20, 2006

Hi Ana, I agree with Sam on this and also think it's a good idea to travel together from Brisbane (not 100% sure yet, though). Am looking forward to seeing you again too Claudia and to meet some new collegues.

 
Saskia de Vries
Saskia de Vries
Australia
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last message Jun 20, 2006

sorry, I mean colleagues

 
Claudia Ait-Touati
Claudia Ait-Touati  Identity Verified
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The observatory it is Jun 21, 2006

Great, a meeting in the green! Looking forward to that! It will be great to see you all back again (Sam, Saskia and Louis- sorry, I couldn't bring any white asparagus!) and to meet so many 'new' colleagues. Is there anything we ought to bring besides a smile and some sunshine?

 
Ana Gioino Blythman
Ana Gioino Blythman
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The observatory for sure? Jun 22, 2006

Good to hear people feeling excited. If I do not receive objections within a week, I will confirm THE OBSERVATORY.
Agendas could be also suggested, I am receptive to your needs...say something.

Claudia and all of you:
You MUST bring an umbrella!
People living here believe in umbrellas in the gardens.

Or at least a raincoat.

It will be fun!


 
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