Ottawa Gracies Call!

RHClarke · #1 15-10-08, 18:58

We've starved the gals of Gracies too long. The summer campaign season has ended along with the usual social events. I propose a beer call at our usual haunt sooner rather than later.

Since we can never please everyone, but live in a democracy, here are the proposed dates (based upon my selfish need to be there):

A. Saturday 25 October;
B. Saturday 1 November;
C. Saturday 22 November;
D. A bizarre date that will surely be recommended by others...

Cry havoc, and let slip the Rotters of Ottawa!

Alex Blair (RIP) · #2 15-10-08, 20:03

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Originally Posted by RHClarke

We've starved the gals of Gracies too long. The summer campaign season has ended along with the usual social events. I propose a beer call at our usual haunt sooner rather than later.

Since we can never please everyone, but live in a democracy, here are the proposed dates (based upon my selfish need to be there):

A. Saturday 25 October;
B. Saturday 1 November;
C. Saturday 22 November;
D. A bizarre date that will surely be recommended by others...

Cry havoc, and let slip the Rotters of Ottawa!

Rob...What's with all these Saturday nights..What ever happened to Friday nights ..or any other night...?????
Saturday night is HOCKEY night..
Arrangements can be made for out of towners ,but if it is only us local yokels,why not the old standard parade..17:00Hrs..weekdays..??

RHClarke · #3 15-10-08, 22:17

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Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Rob...What's with all these Saturday nights..What ever happened to Friday nights ..or any other night...?????
Saturday night is HOCKEY night..
Arrangements can be made for out of towners ,but if it is only us local yokels,why not the old standard parade..17:00Hrs..weekdays..??

Alex, If you had torn your eyes away from the fleshy delights or spent less time pondering the shapes found in beer foam, you would have noticed at least 10 TVs and a honkin' big projection screen dab smack in the middle of the joint.

But I digress...your point is taken. If them thar furiners don't indicate their attendance, then we could potentially, maybe perhaps, think about the possibility of considering the change of dates.

Bring it on!

Alex Blair (RIP) · #4 16-10-08, 01:15

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Originally Posted by RHClarke

Alex, If you had torn your eyes away from the fleshy delights or spent less time pondering the shapes found in beer foam, you would have noticed at least 10 TVs and a honkin' big projection screen dab smack in the middle of the joint.

But I digress...your point is taken. If them thar furiners don't indicate their attendance, then we could potentially, maybe perhaps, think about the possibility of considering the change of dates.

Bring it on!

Rob..
Let's get a count...Friday 17 or 24 Oct..
I'll be there..

Grant Bowker · #5 16-10-08, 01:59

For purely personal reasons, i.e. not CMP related, I would rather not the 24th (I'd also prefer not the 25th) but don't let me stop you if that is the best for others.

servicepub (RIP) · #6 16-10-08, 02:08

I am normally hesitant to drink with people who have no other people with whom to drink than me. I am further concerned about socializing with people who don't have anything better to do on a weekend evening.
All of that said, I can be at any bar, at any time, to drink anything with any body, anyhow.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #7 16-10-08, 02:55

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Originally Posted by servicepub

I am normally hesitant to drink with people who have no other people with whom to drink than me. I am further concerned about socializing with people who don't have anything better to do on a weekend evening.
All of that said, I can be at any bar, at any time, to drink anything with any body, anyhow.

Well with you and Grant and me ..Friday the 17th @17:00...
Any other takers..??

servicepub (RIP) · #8 16-10-08, 19:17

With regrets, I have to back out of this event as I have to go to Montreal with no return before 1930 hours - at Fallowfield. Gracie's is too far to travel to at that time for a beer or two.
If this is rescheduled to another day I will try to make it.
Clive

Bob Carriere · #9 16-10-08, 22:28

Zzzfinebyme.....Hic!!!

Sow when izhit 'gain........ by the way ma kompewtur Iz on liphe support theze daze!!!

Will try to jumps-tart ite this ebenin'

Boo-oob

Alex Blair (RIP) · #10 17-10-08, 02:32

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Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Zzzfinebyme.....Hic!!!

Sow when izhit 'gain........ by the way ma kompewtur Iz on liphe support theze daze!!!

Will try to jumps-tart ite this ebenin'

Boo-oob

Clive can't make it on the 17th..How about another date..Tuesday the 21st..??
Who's in...?
Show of hands please..

RHClarke · #11 17-10-08, 02:43

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Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Clive can't make it on the 17th..How about another date..Tuesday the 21st..??
Who's in...?
Show of hands please..

I just got back from Montreal and was looking forward to a brew at Gracies this week. However, given the diversity of schedules, I'll go along with Alex's suggestion - 21 October.

Grant Bowker · #12 17-10-08, 03:11

Tues 21st is OK for me.

servicepub (RIP) · #13 17-10-08, 04:08

21st works for me.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #14 17-10-08, 13:31

Unfortunately, Sally and I will just have to sit at home and get pissed by ourselves that evening. Alone. By ourselves. Without company. Oh well.

Have fun, take pics & report afterwards!

Alex Blair (RIP) · #15 17-10-08, 15:43

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Originally Posted by RHClarke

I just got back from Montreal and was looking forward to a brew at Gracies this week. However, given the diversity of schedules, I'll go along with Alex's suggestion - 21 October.

Make it so ,number one...
17:00...Tuesday 21st , at the mess..ROTer hats....mess dress optional..
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RHClarke · #16 17-10-08, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Make it so ,number one...
17:00...Tuesday 21st , at the mess..ROTer hats....mess dress optional..
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Where: Gracies on Olgilvie Rd in Ottawa East (Gloucester)
When: 1700ish or earlier
Why: Philosophic questions will be answered in due course by the beer
What: Same agenda different date
Who: Anyone interested in old rusty trucks

To Geoff and Sally-Ann: Regrets understood...

Sally Ann · #17 18-10-08, 02:03

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Originally Posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball

Unfortunately, Sally and I will just have to sit at home and get pissed by ourselves that evening. Alone. By ourselves. Without company. Oh well.

Which translated means: After work Geoff will come home,, have a big supper, turn on the T.V. and work up to an apres-diner snooze after watching NCIS.

... I, on the other hand, have the kittehs... and a nice cuppa tea

Quote:

Have fun, take pics & report afterwards!

I was looking forward to the famous Gracies call and seeing everyone again, so gentlemen, until next time....

servicepub (RIP) · #18 18-10-08, 03:14

Nothing says you can't come and leave the old (sleeping) fart behind - I won't tell him if you don't

Alex Blair (RIP) · #19 18-10-08, 12:30

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Originally Posted by RHClarke

Where: Gracies on Olgilvie Rd in Ottawa East (Gloucester)
When: 1700ish or earlier
Why: Philosophic questions will be answered in due course by the beer
What: Same agenda different date
Who: Anyone interested in old rusty trucks

To Geoff and Sally-Ann: Regrets understood...

Rob..
Any sign of Major Hoople and his laptop..??
Miss them nekked African chicks he vids with his spy cam..
Oh yeh..and the African iron..

RHClarke · #20 18-10-08, 16:52

Axle,

Mike is out at Connaught Ranges teaching on the MTAP (Mil Training Assistance Program). It is expected that he will be Africa bound later in November. Between his instructional duties, dive shop business and S&P events, he comes up for air only once in a blue moon. Keeping Mike busy is good for him...

He will surface soon, and I think he may be enticed to join us, perhaps with some of his foreign students...

I'll give him a call on Monday if time and memory permit.

Gunner · #21 20-10-08, 01:37

Hi Guys:

If'n I can get away from Connaught I will be there on Tue night. I'll see if Graeme wants to attend.

Have some great slides of the various summer activities including the highly successful Camp Husky!

Mike

Gunner · #22 20-10-08, 01:41

I have an O Gp at 1700 hrs and will likley be able to hit the road at 1730 to 1800 ish!

See you there, I'll be the one in relish green!

Mike

Alex Blair (RIP) · #23 20-10-08, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Gunner

I have an O Gp at 1700 hrs and will likley be able to hit the road at 1730 to 1800 ish!

See you there, I'll be the one in relish green!

Mike

Mike ..
It will be great to see you again..don't forget your ROTers hat and your cammo sandels..You are a site to behold..
To bad Willy and the New Brunswick chapter will not make it..and the Toronto Chapter..
But we will be having more than one meet over the winter ..I'm sure..

RHClarke · #24 21-10-08, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Alex Blair

Mike ..
It will be great to see you again..don't forget your ROTers hat and your cammo sandels..

Someone bring a camera - we need proof for any boards of inquiry thereafter. I left home without my camera and will be working late today, therefore, I won't be going home to pick it up.

RHClarke · #25 21-10-08, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Stuart Fedak

Being the government employee that you are, does working late mean until 4:00 pm? Stuart

Actually, any time after 1430 hrs is late...and to be specific, I am a "contractor" as opposed to being an employee (Public Servant - AKA those I trip over when I leave...).

Hope to see ya at Gracies!

RHClarke · #26 22-10-08, 02:48

None of us brought a camera. Nothing more need be said, other than, Jessica, thanks for being our server...