I will try and come along, as I am new to Chch & share trading. I will look out for the dolphin?
I will try and come along, as I am new to Chch & share trading. I will look out for the dolphin?
Yes Macca - many a night I've been spooning with my inflatable dolphin on the banks of the Avon after an evening on the town, and have been saved from certain death after rolling in.
I think they should be compulsory, and who knows - in this PC world - maybe one day they will be.
Look forward to seeing you again Airedale, and welcome Financially Dependant!
Ofcourse I'll be there!
At what time?
Wim
How's 4pm for everyone?
...where is the meet....sorry
You will see me on Saturday and I have to say what a great place to meet !!
So what is this SC ?....as MacDunk said you will never beat Auckalnd :D
Lets face it the last Auckland meeting had some heavy hitters even without my other two amigos from Christchurch.;)
There will be much debate on Sat night,you can count on that, and I bet the main topic will be NZO ???:eek: I will be talking to Bermuda about his beloved VPE
Too bad my fellow oil gypsy cant be there.......... unfortunately when you get the call/money calls you gotta go.
Looking forward to the big night out........ and to meeting all the first attendees.
Oiler
This Sat at 4pm Dux de Lux?
Thats correct A J, 4pm at the DUX on Saturday...
set your alarm clock because its only 71 hours and 35minutes away...
...
also add to the list of attendees...
JIM,
and JIMMY from SChat....
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So far confirmed (11):
Bermuda
Oiler
Noodle
Shrewdness
Serpie
Airedale
Financially Dependant
Kiwiwim
AJ
Jim
Jimmy
Other possibles from a scan of this thread and previous meetings (17):
GoFish
Clips
GarryB
TroyVDH
Kiwibear
The Plunger
Murph
Kerry
RifRaf
Upside Umop
WW
McCollr
Lion
Trackers
Xpress
PortHills
Sideshow Bob
Already a good turnout, but plenty of space at the Dux for more.
Sorry Serpie, I'm house painting this weekend, and unfortunately not making the trip to Chur Chur.
Sorry guys.. won't be able to make this one, just got back from globe trotting and need some r 'n r.....
Hi Guys,
I should be there, after all my wife has a stall at the Art Centre market which is all part of the Dux scene. If you get a chance wonder through. Some wonderful art and craft displays. My wife Fiona makes some lovely lampwork bracelets and ear rings and her stall is on the Worcester Street side.
If you do have a look whatever you do don't say Jack Sprat sent you or that'll be the end of me!! lol :mad: Just say John did..............
PS: She's the gorgeous red head :D:D
Good stuff Jack Sprat. You'll have someone to drive you home, so will be able to indulge in a few Blue Ducks.
Matty - what better way to get some R & R than relaxing with your old trading mates over a few ales at the Dux? Actually, dont answer that. You'll probably be sipping champagne on an island somewhere.
Sideshow - I admire your work ethic. I should probably be painting too.
Others?
Fellow amigo ( proud father :)) we have got to do better than this for numbers.
I can not believe that the Cantabs are going to be overtaken by the Auckland mob !
Here is an opportunity for Macdunk and Nita need to "spar" about something else, like who has the bigger numbers ;) ok Nita theres your seguey in.......
Hey look forward to seeing all the familiar faces and some new ones at the Dux on Sat.
Bermuda we do need to get name tags as you suggest...... you wanna go
WHS stationery and get some ?
Oiler
I'll definitely be there, but I may not be there at 4pm.
My brother is doing his first Coast to Coast, and is expecting to get into Sumner at about 3pm, so I'm going to watch him come in. I've asked him to go faster so I can get to my meeting on time, but there's no guarantees.
Can I count on one of the other regulars to wear something distinctive to attract the attention of any newcomers?
Or maybe just look for a few guys wearing name tags?
Sorry, other commitments then. Have fun!
Hi Serpie, Shrewdy has promised to wear his Wall St style hat. Look for the hat that says "Money". I may wear my yellow Wall St jacket.:D
haha serp mister...
Tell your brother if he dont make the 3pm deadlline that you will get in you car and tow him into town on the bike stage, let him off just before sumner... all jokes aside...
Im in the same position as Serp,
I cant make it there at 4pm... I have my aunties 50th in the afternoon and will arrive 5-6pm...
...
Lion, take care and see you at the next NC, CHCH main event...
Sounds like Airedales rocking up as a sugar daddy...
Bermuda possibly with 'Bermuda' shorts...
Serp with a Dolphin....
I reckon oilers going to rock up with a barrel... maybe full of the good stuff, so we can rest our jugs on it in style.....
:D
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I hope to be there for the open, but can't stay long.
It looks like Airedale, with his yellow jacket, is the beacon for this meeting. Hopefully a few of those that we haven't heard from will front as well.
My brother sprained his ankle during the 5 hour mountain run on the Coast to Coast today, so may be running late tomorrow. How inconsiderate!
But I'll be there. Looking forward to it as always.
Any chance of making a cameo.
I can't come as a Rabbi.
Not enough Jewishness.
I'll bring my mate, we are both "heavily" invested in oillers.
Great afternoon out guys. Enjoyed the chat and meeting everyone and don't forget to catch the next Pollywood movie; you might be in it. :D
Yes I agree, enjoyed meeting everyone and will look forward to doing it all again!
Thanks Jack.Looks nice!! So did Shrewdie's $$$$$ Hat!!
Ok who's buying RPM today?...I havent finished buying yet....This is going to be big.
Nice to have a good collection in good surroundings at the DUX.
Next meeting is at my place. $10 a head. Ice cold beer, wine and a few nibbles will be served. Late April?
:)Sounds, good, Bermuda. Good time, good talk. Nice to meet up. Special welcome to newest attendee...Financially dependent.
Shrewdy was waffling on about L&.....something options. Stopped off at the dairy on the way home and stocked up with L&P just in case:D.
Sounds good Bermuda. Very gracious of you.
Nice to see the old faces at the meeting, and a few new ones too. Once again I was stunned at the depth of knowledge that the collective group possesses.
Thanks to Oiler for the Malai Kofta!
Serpie
Its always good to come to Christchurch and enjoy the good company and particularly this time the DUX was the place to be on a Sat afternoon and evening. Maybe not in the winter :eek:
Bermuda thanks for the generous offer for the next meeting.
Serpie I had to think for a moment .."what the hell is Malai Kofta :confused:
Great night Christchurch.....
Oiler
Great to see that the Chch ST gathering has had some positive feedback.
I know how good it is to meet up with people of like minds (Sharemarket stuff, I mean). We all have extreme levels of knowledge of the Sharemarket, from knowing buggar all to the masters of the trade. And everyone is always made to feel so welcome, no matter where across the spectrum you fit.
So, for those who have never been to one of these gatherings, I say, (I steal this from Nike) JUST DO IT!!!!
Aucks..... we have to start planning the next one.....
YOTT
....Quote:
year of the tiger -"sounds like chch had a good turnout"
50 plus I think we reckoned...
:D
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Crap, I forgot about this again! Mates wanted to go fishing so I readily agreed and we went off to Birdlings not thinking right. Good to hear you guys all had a good time!!
Honestly I will be at the next one. It's guarantied!! I know it, I know it! I promise to all....
Cheers
Aaron
yep, likewise.. went along to one of these meetings, last year ??
and must make the effort to get to the next...
Sorry I missed the event, but had to work to earn my lost market dollars ;-( that Sat.
Hope to be at the next one.
P.s allways go by your intuitions before going on holiday for a month!!!
(Sell everything)
Hey NC'ers
Our past CHCH national convention meeting venue encountered an incident with Cricketing hero Jesse Ryder on Saturday night... He was quoted as saying (from An undisclosed newspaper today) " I became aware of The Stock Exchange after local CHCH sharetraders threw raging parties there" unquote...he went on further but did go on to say, "this place goes off"... the reporter replied, "what do you mean?, are you talking about your finger"
:D
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Good evening Mainlanders,
I was speaking to a couple of the attendees at the Auckland meeting last night and we may have some special guests for the next ChCh meet. Oiler's always keen of course, but Mattyroo may also be floating around mid-May, so we need to get our dates sorted to give them the best chance of attending.
I think Matty's away later in May, so how is Saturday the 17th of May? Specifically for you Bermuda, since it's at your house!
(Crusaders vs Highlanders 19.35pm 17/05/08)
Yes this looks okay. We can stay on at my place and finish the oysters and keg and watch the game on my new big screen. No problem. Should be fun.
I was going to go to the game but I think we could have a good time watching it at home
together. And then the younger ones can hit the town! ( with me of course!! )
So let's go for May 17th 4.00pm at 99 Puriri Street Riccarton Christchurch.
Im there...
this is going to be a big party...
also celebrating a new star and 1500 posts from Bermuda...
Hey B... watch your back in the ASX comp, here comes shrewdy...
.....
any others coming to the Main National Convention Event...?
airedale, pack your lunch mate coz we are doing an all nighter in town...
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I'll be there of course Shrewdy / Super B.
You should be watching your back in the ASX comp - I'm up 40 places this month, and that was before INL jumped 40% on Friday.
We'll get a bit more organised closer to the time with regard to who brings what to the National Convention, otherwise the lovely Mrs Super B will be up all night baking sausage rolls.
BYO drinks of course, and I'll organise the ice. How much ice does your swimming pool hold B?
Id love to make this one to, I've missed the last two due to stupidity. Hopefully that doesn't rub off on any future stock selections etc! lol..
Will be good to see you guys again, and would you believe Serpie. Am in another flat now, dog allowed, got a settlement payout out of our old flat. The landlords got things wrong would you believe, heh. Things going ok.
Cheers
Aaron
I'm glad you didn't move into one of my rentals AJ - sounds like you're nothing but trouble!
Just kidding cobber, and it will be great to see you at Bermuda's place.
I was speaking with Shrewd yesterday, and he says he's not joking about bringing a keg, so we'll need a few young fellas to make a dent in it.
What have you let yourself in for Bermuda!
I plan to be there too Bermuda, looking forward to it, better book that marquee, I think mate!
A man of your caliber Serpie you wouldn't have got yourself into a situation like our landlords. heh.
Cheers
Aaron
It'll be good to see you again Trackers. NO streaking in the quad later on though!
Seeing as A J is my Flatmate! I'll probably tag along! :)
awesome skeet...see you then...
your job is to make sure that AJ turns up this time..
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Hi guys, I will be flying into Chch on the 16th, so might try to make it along if that's ok, and jet lag doesn't kill me.
Welcome Farmer George!
Nice to see you've pinpointed the ChCh meeting as the hub of the nations traders.
Drinking beer and watching rugby is the recommended antidote for jet lag according to
latest medical research, so you should come along, if only for your health.
Cheers Serpie, your concern for my health is heartwarming. I'm headed down to Dunedin the following weekend so will be nice to have some bragging rights over the lads once we win.
I am keen to get along to hear the latest news from the 'Hub of the nations traders' and I might bring my Highlanders scarf along to stir the evening up a bit:D
FD,
I caution you for bringing a scarf... If your team wins it maybe used as a choke chain..:D... jokes...
May 17th 4.00pm at 99 Puriri Street Riccarton Christchurch... National Convention
May 17th 7:35pm Highlanders Vs Crusaders...
Two of the cities biggest events on the same night...
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Sorry, Bermuda I will not be able to come to this National Convention which is so generously hosted by you.
My wife and I will be in Venice on that day and Europe for a further few months -
Hope to meet you all again later in the year when spring is here and the markets have bottomed!
Sorry guys, I'll be on Rapanui. have a great time. Hope to catch up with you at next Nat Con. Go The Crusaders.
Kiwiwim, sumnerned,
have save holidays/trips...
The NC has vast resources... 20 minimum is still on the cards......
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Just down from my stint at the Richmond Fire Lookout and due to the rain we have had in Nelson, I am told the Lookout will close early May so lookout Chch, hope to see you all on 17th at this stage.
Cheers
That's excellent Rotweiller,
Looking forward to seeing you there.
A quick skim of the thread throws up the following list so far:
Oiler
Mattyroo
Bermuda
Shrewd Dude
Serpie
AJ
Skeet
Trackers
Lion
Rotweiller
Financially Dependent
Farmer George
We can always count on Noodle, The Plunger, Airedale and Jim.
Still to confirm from the ChCh contingent:
GoFish
Clips
GarryB
TroyVDH
Kiwibear
Kerry
RifRaf
Upside Umop
WW
McCollr
Xpress
PortHills
Sideshow Bob
I make that 12 confirmed (including Matty if travel plans allow) 16 probable, and 29 possible.
Since we are holding this at Bermuda's house it would be good form to confirm attendance in advance if possible to make sure that Super B has enough toothpicks and napkins to go around.
I have just done a trade. And you know I dont trade. But what about this. I traded 2 Highlanders tickets (on our evening on the 17th ) for two xtra Blues tickets this Friday with the gaurantee that Ali Williams comes up to our box after the game.Not a bad trade eh?
Go Crusaders and the Spider man.
This Friday is going to be a big nite. Almost as big as our National Convention.
Serpie/Shrewdy, I will be back in NZ on the 15th so we can make sure we have it all organised. Looking forward to the Keg and the oysters.
Airedale/ Oiler. I am hoping you can stay the night. ( We will go into town first of course! )
Thanks Serpie for your comment and all going well will catch up with all you interesting forum types and so will declare myself:-
Holding NZX:- CEN,GPG,IFT,IFTWC,NZO,NZOOD,PGC,PPP,PRC,RNS.
ASX:-ANZ,AUW,CGF,ECU,ISS,ITE,LMP,MGX,QGC,RRT,VRE(Oh Dear).
Cheers
Count me in Serpie.
Keg(s)? - thats my style for a great evening.
Thanks, Bermuda, should be there.Sounds very convivial.:)
I should also be a starter. Thanks Bermuda.
Rgds
Gofish
Count me in also Serpie/Bermuda.
Have some more interesting reading to bring to the meeting too, including some stuff that is relevant to GGX/Kate . Go GGX !!!
Thanks fellas. Looks like the title of "National Convention" will be retained in a landslide victory.
Confirmed:
Oiler
Mattyroo
Bermuda
Shrewd Dude
Serpie
AJ
Skeet
Trackers
Lion
Rotweiller
Financially Dependent
Farmer George
The Plunger
Airedale
Jim
GoFish
Upside Umop
Still to hear from:
Noodle
Clips
GarryB
TroyVDH
Kiwibear
Kerry
RifRaf
WW
McCollr
Xpress
PortHills
Sideshow Bob
Would love to join you for one of these, but giging that night:(
Maybe next one if it's an open invite
Cheers
Slam
Always welcome Slam.
Maybe we could entice Strat down if he knows there's going to be another muso at the next one.
Put me down on the confirmed list :) thx
Just a reminder for those who don't want to troll back through the thread:
May 17th 4.00pm
It'll be good to see you there Mysterybox.
thanks =) appreciated mate
Hi all, been a little quiet lately holding my breath waiting for the trend to bend and I think it properly is about to. I mean look at ADY today. Working on getting off to attend Bermuda's do on the 17th if that's ok. Also working on the decision to take a gamble on GGX...........:D
Jack!
Apologies for your exclusion from the previous list. Clerical error.
Looking forward to seeing you again.
And it would also be good to have a few new faces along, so please sing out if you're keen to come along.
19 confirmed so far. I'm looking forward to crying on a few shoulders after getting drilled on the markets today!
Thanks to Bermuda for the warm invite. I'm not sure if I will be able to make it due family special occassions clashing over the weekend, however will love to come if I get the opportunity. To share in a keg and oysters a stones throw from UoC is not something to be missed. Sure to give me a few flashbacks from my old student days...
Ahh good Oiler!! You are comming, good good... :)
Thanks Serpie, np, looking forward to it.
Good to see Pedro flying the red and black flag over on the ASX comp thread.
We need you on this thread too Pedro, and with a 34% return over the last month you could just about be a guest speaker!
Serpie or Shrewdie.
What are the nearest Motels to Puriri St so that I can ambulate safely home probably with the aid of Airdales walking stick after the Convention.
Shrewdie if you are bringing some oysters I will bring down the last of my Scallops.
Just had 5 days fishing in the Sounds but you are not getting any of the 5lb Crayfish.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
Cheers
Rotweiller
Hey rotweiller,
Just round the corner from B's on Riccarton road there are probably 20 Motels...
My favourite and most highly recommended motel is Called 'Roma' on Riccarton Road... there are a few much closer...
Probably about 20 motels on that road...
Give me a PM, I'm driving past tomorrow and I'll have alook, if you want me to find you one...
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Thanks Shrewdie.
I am aware of many Motels on Riccarton Road but if you can give me a couple that a close to P would be much obliged and await your recommendation.
Cheers
Gidday Rotty,
Try http://www.riccartonmallmotel.co.nz/accommodation.html
There's 2 motels there, and they are just off the corner of Puriri St and Riccarton Rd. Only a few minutes walk from Super B's, and straight across from Riccarton Mall.
Both motels are about 5 years old, and are quite good.
Are you driving down or flying? Let me know if you're flying and I'll pick you up.
All quiet this morning - big night for the boys (and girls)??
Promise I will make it up for a meeting one day.......
Shrewdy's going to be handing out $500 notes to all of the successful yard glass participants! Very generous of you SC.
Thanks Serpie and Shrewdie for your assist.
Booked into your suggestion Serpie for Friday and Sat.
Thks for offer of a lift from Airport but driving down Friday.
You cant argue with a Rotti Airedale so just leave the stick in the hallway with my name on it - OK
Really looking forward to meeting you all.
Cheers
Rotweiller
I stand by my proposition...
Its about time someone catches me out...
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