Springtime Gracies Call
 

This is a warning order only!

The Rotters will convene in March to celebrate the Vernal Equinox. Odd orders of dress will be required as we worship our inanimate objects (mind you some of them do move) and pray to the gods of iron oxide, whilst imbibing liquid barley sandwiches.

Options for meeting dates will be announced once the Principal Officers of the Rotter Nation come to an agreement.

It would appear that our Guest of Honour will be from the deep south (Windsor, ON). Hopefully, he will bring his Rotter Hat.

More to follow.

Keep us posted, oh Great Rotter Laird of Ottawa. Toronto may attend as well. :)

Gracies
 

My Dance Card is empty.....

Mike

Spring has sprung; the grass is riz... I wonder where the birdies iz?
 

Gotta be before my 18 Apr departure for Kenya!

Tue (teachin' scuba) and Thu (teachin' cadets) are out. Max flex otherwise!

Will be passing thru the UK for the week of 30 May to 9 Jun... any good shows to go to? Any body?

:cheers: Mike :support:remember

65th anniversary of D-Day if you jump over to France. I may see you there as I have leave 2-16 June.
Clive

Its a date, Big Boy!
 

Hi Clive:

I could RV with you somewhere, "over there"- London, p'raps?

I have considered popping over to France but the 60th was such a zoo I wasn't sure if I wanted to get stuck in the traffic, as it were.

I will land at Heathrow on Fri, 29 May ay 0600 ish and depart on Mon, 9 Jun at 1030 ish. Between the two dates I intend to visit family and friends in the UK, hit several museums and try to take in a HMV show or two.

Maybe we can pay Hanno and the George C Marshal museum a visit? I've wanted to see his Kangaroo for some time.

Gotta do something memorable for my 50th BDay!

:cheers: Mike :support:remember

Gunner - "PM" Over

Clive, PM sent ref Mike's address...

Ref the Gracies Call, any possible dates yet, Oh Great One?

Gracies spring call
 

Primary Date:
Friday 27 17:30 hrs at Grace O'Malley's on Olgilvy Road here in sunny Ottawa. To be confirmend this evening.

Alternate Date:
Friday 3 April (would have chosen the airforce birthday, but it is on a Wednesday this year).

Let the crowing, whining, complaining and celebrating begin...

Friday 27 17:30 hrs at Grace O'Malley's on Olgilvy Road here in sunny Ottawa.
 

Friday 27 17:30 hrs at Grace O'Malley's on Olgilvy Road here in sunny Ottawa.

Rob..
Lets see if we can make this date happen..Lets have a show of hands..
:thup:

At least t'umbs..
I'll book if we are in agreement..
:cheers::remember :support :drunk:

Here's a Bouquet
 

I'm OK with the 27th. I just have to check in with my designated driver - Guy?

Rob, what's wrong with April fool's day? (The headquarters types claim the airforce was born on the first day of the Government's fiscal year, the workers know the truth.......)

I prefer 27 March over 3 April for work duty reasons. For the same reasons, I won't be available the weekend of 3-5 Apr for any recovery projects you might have in mind.

Tentatively OK for the 27th, but as always subject to confirmation of course.... :)

If this is the case, any chance of a place to crash that night? It's probably me only, have to leave the cats at home this time. :D

With a bow to Mike T of the Sr(?) Service:
 

27th, Aye!

:cheers: Mike:remember :support

Inboard
 

27 is a go for me....

cheers

myke

The 27th is good for me...... I have checked the roster and by pure chance, I am the duty driver for this date...... therefore...........all participants from the Hammond barn and area can reserve their ride.....

Guy

Flights booked incoming 27 Mar 09
 

Since there appeared to be quite a concensus I have already booked by flight to Ottawa....arriving early in the afternoon of 27 mar....see ya then

cheers

myke

It's On
 

Alex, Please book the venue - perhaps we can get the observation post we had last time.

Rotters! Email your friends and associates and extend an invite.

Guy, I would be pleased to act as the Desiginated Drinker if you are up to carry out the duties of Designated Driver.

See ya at Gracies!

Roger that..
 

Roger that,.. Dog Robber..
Will make the call..
Viewing screen required..??

:remember :cheers: :drunk: :support

screening Room
 

Alex, May as well reserve the screen. Maybe Gunner will show some candid snaps of blue assed baboons (no relation that I am aware of) and some rusty trucks. I like the way the locals scratch their heads when we show up at Gracies.

The count down......
 

RH...
The count down has begun...
Gracie's is booked and the usual spot reserved for the ROTters ...
It is now Tuesday afternoon and I'm getting dryer by the minute...
I would Imagine that Mike T should be on the road soon If he plans on showing up at Gracies on time for the parade at 17:00Hrs on Friday the 27th...
Being a little early is excusable..being a minute late gets you in the digger...or that is the way it used to be...
Bring any Vets with y'all as guests ...We all would enjoy their company...
Welcome one and all that like the Rusty Old Trucks..
17:00Hrs...2 bells on the first dog watch...or for you Rob...The big hand is on 12 and the little hand is on 5...in the afternoon...
:yappy: :cheers: :drunk::remember :support

whazzatinzulutime?

Timekeeper
 

The only reason Alex is never late for a Gracie's Call, is that he goes there every day of the designated week at opening time and stays there until the last dog is hung...this is odd, as the airforce types usually know instinctively when it is happy hour.

I got word from the missus - she will be coming along to Gracies with my Mark III. So, Alex, no eyebrow licking until she departs for home...

Guy, if your offer still stands, I'll jump in with you for the ride home.

Hi Rob,

Unfortunatly I have to work. So I will not be there unless you guys get real rowdy and burn the place down.

Cheers, :cheers:
Greg

Not Part of the Plan!
 

Greg,

Sorry that you can't make the meeting. We will volunteer you for something in absentia. I know we will all feel safer in the knowledge that you an your brethren stand on guard just in case things get too hot. Rest assured that we will not willingly see another Rotter establishment fall victim to the flame!

Mind you, more than a few of our ilk will get lit up.

Hey! If that's what it takes to get you there....

Clan Milne
 

Graeme will be away on the Queen's business but I shall drag along the young paratrooper and his brother.

I took the liberty of sending the invite on to the Perth regiment types... cross pollination is good ya know!

Slide show in preparation!

Yoo be cue!

Mike

Fast approaching///
 

Just want to keep the string on the board...Gracies thrash is fast approaching...
A little over thirty hours and the hoard will be at the gate..
All kindred spirits welcome..
Bring a vet...share the fun and friendship..
Grace O'Mallys on Ogilvie Rd in Ottawa ....5:00PM Friday the 27th March..
:remember :cheers: :drunk: :support

Alex,
Are you already there typing on your laptop or blackberry?