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Title: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: eirin on June 05, 2006, 08:45:00 am
First of all I like to tell you how wonderful it was to meet Coen, now I understand why you are all so excited when you talk about Toronto!
It was like meeting someone you know, but haven't seen for a long time. With one look at Coen I knew I had met someone with a real big heart, I wish you all get the pleasure of meeting him, sometime soon!
We had a great evening together, with two friends of mine from Oslo; Karin and Kim. Coen had reserved a table at La Strada for us, which was perfect for our little meeting; nice food and a good atmosphere. The only disappointment was that Cliff wasn't able to come, because he had to work late that night.

Now I am looking forward to meet more of our forum members, hopefully in Amsterdam in September!

Here are links to two nice guesthouses:
www.eelhouse.com (http://www.eelhouse.com)
http://members.chello.nl/r.loose/index.htm (http://members.chello.nl/r.loose/index.htm)

P.S. Kim if you read this, hope you will join us here on the forum soon!

Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on June 05, 2006, 02:46:06 pm
Dearest Eirin,

So glad that u all had a wonderful evening!! and that it will give u more determination to make the meeting in September a reality !! :D :D :-*

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on June 05, 2006, 04:03:02 pm
I am glad you got the AMG feeling Eirin.
It is most wonderful and insoiring experience to meet fellow Forum members:

Good to see you write about it.

September is on my list.

Hug

Hermie :-X
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on June 05, 2006, 04:09:04 pm
Hope I can join you. I will be on holidays those days. See you!
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on June 13, 2006, 03:56:15 pm
Hi Everyone,

The list of people who are coming was in the old forum, maybe it is good to restart the list here:

Eirin
Val
Coen
Herman
Juan
Siang
Annn
Markmt

O dear I am sure I am forgetting someone.

Hug,

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: joemutt on June 14, 2006, 01:00:20 am
If I'm in Europe that week I'll certainly will join you.  :-* JoeMutt
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Markmt on June 14, 2006, 04:18:48 am
My flight ticket is booked and hotel room reserved....and yay! Jean might be joining. (he is not trusting me with you sexy people  ::):D)..... I was checking out the location on google earth last night, we will be staying near Vondel park somewhere. Looking forward to see you.

hugs,

mark
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Cliff on June 14, 2006, 04:44:17 am
Hi guys!

Sorry I couldn't meet up last time and unfortunately I won't be able to meet this time either.  Somehow I will have to juggle going to a friend's wedding the last weekend in Septmeber in Cabos (Mexico), help move Will from Houston to London that same weekend and then head straight to a meeting in Ireland on Monday, October 1.   ???
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on June 17, 2006, 04:19:17 am
Eirin
Val
Coen
Herman
Juan
Siang
Annn
Markmt & Jean
Joemutt
Hal?
David Blixter? Are you still considering to come??
Chris?

This is going to be good!!! Eirin and I are going to meet up soon and make plans for you all. Any things you definitely want to do?

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on June 17, 2006, 05:30:17 am
I am looking forward to taht meeting. I will probably be carrying my meds with me. Hopefully in a beautiful pill box!
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Blixer on June 17, 2006, 10:45:20 am
Coen,

I'm still considering coming.  I'm still having some issues with the meds and need to gain some confidence that I'm going to be in a position where the hurting from the meds it tolerable long enough to do the flight and enjoy my time there.

I know the dates were posted someplace, but I don't seem to be able to find them.  Can you remind me of the details?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Markmt on June 18, 2006, 05:31:04 am
Quote

This is going to be good!!! Eirin and I are going to meet up soon and make plans for you all. Any things you definitely want to do?

Coen


I definitely have to hear you sing....as for the others I follow the crowd :)....all the previous suggestions are great...canal trip maybe, meeting other hiv pos folks, dinner at La strada......

@Juan sets me thinking that I have to buy a new fancy Pillie box.... as I never know where I might be when the alarm go off to take my meds!

@David the meeting dates will be the weekend September Friday 29th/ Saturday 30th/ Sunday 1st (October). I will be there on the 26th Sep and meet others accordingly. Hope you will be able to make it (I think you will ;))

@Cliff its a pity you cannot make it. You never know by that time you might have change of plans.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: belgium on June 18, 2006, 04:46:43 pm
hooray, a meeting in my backyard!
count me in for amsterdam!
should it be helpfull to someone, i can put one or two to sleep
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Val on June 18, 2006, 05:48:54 pm
So, Belgium with you I suppose we're approaching fifteen participants!  Nice to hear that you'll be there.
Now, please,  don't ""put anyone to sleep!"" Just let people sleep over  ;D at your place!
Take care, hon!

Val
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Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on June 18, 2006, 06:04:40 pm
Val , mon lapin, i don't think anyone is going to get alot of sleep !!

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on June 18, 2006, 06:05:43 pm
Val, mon lapin

I don't think anyone is going to get a lot of sleep.

Herman
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on June 18, 2006, 06:14:02 pm
I need plenty of sleep. I really mean it  >:(
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on June 18, 2006, 06:18:57 pm
Juan , u can sleep on the trolley as u push it back to Mandrid. :D :D ::)
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on June 18, 2006, 06:23:09 pm
Maybe Sustiva will keep me awake by then  ;D
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Markmt on June 19, 2006, 06:34:18 am
Herman and Siang are surely on the same wave lenght
...I think the saying goes great minds think alike  ;D
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: joemutt on June 19, 2006, 06:54:27 am
But Joe needs his sleep...
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Val on June 19, 2006, 07:17:08 am
And so does Val (crossing his fingers behind his back!).  But, like Marie Antoinette used to say, ""Let them eat cake!""
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on June 19, 2006, 08:19:45 am
kids...... we are going to get our sleep. This daddy needs  some sleep as well.

Mark ..... great minds think alike.. that's why we like you... ;D :-* ;D


Val dear,

It was Marie Antoinette who spoke these famous words when a poor girl came up to her an whispered :

"your majesty, I haven't eaten in 3 days"

Upon wich her majesty answered :

 "But you have to force yourself dear".....

Hermie :D
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Trish on June 19, 2006, 11:48:33 am
I just know you will all have a fantastic time, and the bonding that will occur will be most rewarding of all.

I would love to go to Amsterdam, but I cannot afford to do so...perhaps another time.

I wish you all the best time ever... ENJOY IT TO THE MAX!!!

And please be sure to give us the DIRT!!! ;D :D ;)

Much love,

Trish :-*
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Markmt on June 20, 2006, 03:48:12 am

It was Marie Antoinette who spoke these famous words when a poor girl came up to her an whispered :

"your majesty, I haven't eaten in 3 days"

Upon wich her majesty answered :

 "But you have to force yourself dear".....

Hermie :D

.......Then all hell broke looose  ;D

@ Hermie Thnks for your sweet comment 

@ Trish thankyou for your wishes and good to see you posting again,

hugs and love to all
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: eirin on June 20, 2006, 05:57:05 am
So looking forward to see you all!

Would advice those of you who are planning to come, to book an hotel well in advance, because it is something going on that particular weekend, and the hotels will soon be full.

Yesterday I went to check out some hotels.This one, which is very close to the center, looks like a nice place: www.quentinhotels.com (http://www.quentinhotels.com) It is the Hotel Quentin England. If I am not misstaken this is also the hotel where Mark and Jean are going to stay. At this moment they still have rooms available.

Trish, sorry that you and John wont be able to come, but maybe next time!
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Markmt on June 20, 2006, 08:05:05 am
Thats correct Eirin, we are already booked at the Hotel Quentin England . Would be good to have others staying here too :).
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on June 20, 2006, 05:44:01 pm
The most recent list:

Eirin
Val
Coen
Herman
Juan
Siang
Annn
Markmt & Jean
Joemutt
Hal?
David Blixter (Yes, you'll come, it will make you feel sooo much better, buddy! I"ll make sure you get a massage if you hurt, I'm good at that!)
Chris?
Belgium

Great! I am so much looking forward to this. Okay, I'll sing for you all!

Trish, what do you mean with dirt?  ;D


Hug

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on June 20, 2006, 05:57:04 pm
Coen, i sincerely hope u will regret asking that question !!

Trish  ;) ;) ;) Sit tight baby, no false move  ;D ;D

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on June 20, 2006, 06:07:42 pm
I have to check prices. I would like to stay in the same hotel as some of you, but maybe Iberia´s hotel makes me a discount. I have to phone them and see... ;)
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Blixer on June 20, 2006, 10:25:53 pm
I'm watching airline prices. Still just a bit pricey.  Any coordination in where folks are staying.  I'm a bit nervous about a new (unfamiliar) city and traveling alone overseas.  But still keeping my options open in terms of trying to come.  I know it would be a great time.  And I may need that massage if my legs/feet hurt.  I do okay early in the day but the longer I have shoes on the more aching there is.  Hopefully within a month all of that will be a past memory though.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Val on June 21, 2006, 03:25:32 am
Well, I'd like to go ahead and book my hotel room.  Anyone willing to share it with me?  Pre-requisite:
1-Gotta be a no-smoking, no-snoring type of gal/dude.
Of course, if you're as sexy as Mark, half as enticingly a voyou as Jean  and deliciously camp as Water Duck, well, that'd be a plus!

Val
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P.S. I haven't met Hermie personally yet, but I suppose he might fit in there somewhere...
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on June 21, 2006, 04:01:48 am
Val darling,

We r people , not some shampoo produit where u can have 3 in 1, as usual u r asking too much  8) 8)


Blixer, have u checked EuroStar prices ?? Don't worry about your foot massage, i can give u 1 anytime, anywhere. And when u r surrounded by such fun people, u might forget u had legs !!

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Markmt on June 21, 2006, 07:44:23 am
Dave, you dont have to worry about the strange surroundings we are all going to be there checking on you  :-*

Val honey you have to see my new pill box, it matches with all the other gear ;) ;D - god!, cant wait to see you all.

Guys and Gals, Im off the forum for a few weeks  :'( check "my new labs and away for a while thread" - be back soon  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Val on June 21, 2006, 08:07:05 am
Guys,
Here I am trying (seriously) to book a hotel room and, at the same time, find a nice, gentle, sexy, caring, horny (why not?),  normal person to share my room, and all you have to say is that you're a ...""no 3 in 1 kind of shampoo produit (sic)""; and, that your pill box is some kind of rarety that may have belonged to Queen Victoria --- my guess --- and doesn't jar with your colours!  Get real.  I'm trying to do some business here, okay?

Val
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P.S. Mark, your pill box may be extraordinary, but it will never be as masculine as mine. Show me yours and I'll show you mine  :-*
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on June 21, 2006, 08:38:37 am
Val,

We are going to look at diffrent house boats when in Amsterdam.

Maybe that would be some fun......

Our own vessel to sail..

But who will do what on board???????

Suggestions?????

I will be the host and receptionist of course.
And no, no, no Siang.

You will not make some pocket money by putting up a red light above the entrance.

Hermie
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on June 21, 2006, 10:29:08 am
Hermie darling,

I tell u what : i am going to put up 2 lights : 1 red & the other blue : to stand for -Hey guys i am HIV+ enter at your own risk ; how about that !!  :o :o

EAT your heart out BABY  ;D

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on June 23, 2006, 05:26:56 pm
Hi Everyone,

This houseboat is owned by friends of mine, a great place to stay!

http://www.weekendhotel.nl/bed-and-breakfast/amsterdam/watervilla---houseboat--arthur-van-schendel/1069/1/nl

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on June 23, 2006, 06:11:54 pm
Coen,

How many rooms are there?
It may be a wondefull idea to put us all up on that same boat...the love boat..

Herm
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Moffie65 on June 23, 2006, 06:27:15 pm
You Guys Make Me Sick With Envy............

(a lost Dutchman)
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on June 23, 2006, 07:15:46 pm
Moffie,

If I were a richman.....you know what I would do, don't you???
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: manchesteruk on June 23, 2006, 07:50:49 pm
Hi all, I still aim to make it to this meet up all depends on the job situation which is looking quite promising at the moment so hopefully i'll see you all there!

Chris
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on June 24, 2006, 03:16:10 am
You should  Chris.
It is such a blessing .....

Hermie
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on July 09, 2006, 09:39:15 am
After meeting Joemutt, Herman, Eirin and Siang, more than ever inspired to organise this weekend. Is the list of people still the same? Any others who are planning to come?

Another question: There was an idea to hire a boat and have diner while going through the canals. If we want a private boat I might have to pay things in advance and then I really need to be sure that people are coming. Are the people who want to come willing to pay some things ahead, for example through paypal? This is just to figure out how well we can pre-arrange things.

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on July 09, 2006, 10:21:24 am
Hello again,

for now forget my last question on money. It looks like the group is too small to make it happen, because there is a minimum of 20 participants to book something like that.

I'm going to look for alternatives.

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on July 09, 2006, 03:06:02 pm
Hi everyone,

I am a newbie (on this site - not with hiv...) and want to know if you need to have been a member for some time to be part of the 'dam weekend?

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on July 09, 2006, 05:08:28 pm
No Pat !!

Maybe you would like to introduce yourself first, so we could all roll out the red carpet to give you a warm welcome; after that you are home.

Je vous souhaite de bienvenu !!

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on July 09, 2006, 05:45:18 pm
Sorry,

I should have proceeded in order.

Check the "Hi it's me" topic.

An old rug will do you know...  ;)

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on July 09, 2006, 05:46:51 pm
Bonjour Pat,


Bienvenu chez nous.

You can join us in A'dam, regardless of any joining date of the forums.

We are one family and in that sense open for any participating member who is willing to share with us.

Hermie

Coen, if I can be of help, let me know.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on July 16, 2006, 09:49:55 am
Just to put this on top again so that all the new guys from Europe can find it  ;)


Preparing my concert for you all !

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on July 16, 2006, 12:36:45 pm
Now that I've had the promessed plush crimson shagpile carpet rolled out (thank you Siang ;)), I feel I have to do everything I can to meet you all at the end of september.
Work is the big stumbling block as I work weekends sometimes,  but I am going to try and charm the woman at bookings - she's got a very short fuse and always says no first but I have a few secret weapons...

If I only made it on the saturday would that still be good enough to meet with the gang?

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Robert on July 16, 2006, 12:53:43 pm
jeeeezzzzzz  Louissseeeee...

Boy everyday this just keeps getting better and better.

Maybe I should cash in my 401K.  The hell with the penalty.

Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on July 16, 2006, 12:53:55 pm
Oh gosh !! the bitchy side of me say, no, just one day is not enough (all these road for that few hours !!)
BUT then the chinese side say, well, one day is better than nothing  8) 8)

Tell you what, mon Cher Pat, i got something in black, very soft and it is 22cm,  ;) , that you can give to  the charming woman at bookings, she will properly give you the whole week off  ;D ;D ;D

See you in Amsterdam , in September.

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on July 16, 2006, 12:55:48 pm
now now Robert don't get too 'WET'  :D :D

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on July 16, 2006, 01:14:51 pm
Oh gosh !! the bitchy side of me say, no, just one day is not enough (all these road for that few hours !!)
BUT then the chinese side say, well, one day is better than nothing  8) 8)

Tell you what, mon Cher Pat, i got something in black, very soft and it is 22cm,  ;) , that you can give to  the charming woman at bookings, she will properly give you the whole week off  ;D ;D ;D

See you in Amsterdam , in September.

Siang

Thank you for your concern Siang, but I will safely fly easyjet so I'll be fine.

As for the witch in bookings, I am not sure she's the size queen type... but I may be wrong ;D

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Ann on July 16, 2006, 02:35:22 pm
Hi Gang,

With much regret, I have to report that I will not be able to go to Amsterdam in September. Money's tight, not just for me but for my partner also. It doesn't look like we'll get a holiday at all this year, but c'est la vie.  :-[ We just had a long talk about it today and no can do. Sorry.

I get to one of these Gatherings one day... I hope!

Ann
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on July 16, 2006, 02:41:45 pm
OH such a waste, Ann, i was warming up to the idea of finally being able to meet you in person  :( :(

Well next time. We will make it even bigger and better  :D :D so as to attract you to make a bigger effort  ;D

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Ann on July 16, 2006, 03:30:05 pm
Siang,

If making a bigger effort made a difference, I'd been five times around the world by now. I can only make the beans I get go so far... and my partner had an unexpected major expense come up recently.

Maybe I can rob a bank for next year. :D Or maybe win the lottery?

Fingers crossed.

Ann
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on July 16, 2006, 04:09:13 pm
Play th lottery Ann. Imagine you win it!
I will wait till the 14th of august to see if I finally start meds by then. Depending on how I feel with the meds and if the Dr. wants to see me in september... If everything goes right I will be there.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: angelofdreams on July 17, 2006, 03:44:07 pm
how many people have said they are coming???
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on July 21, 2006, 06:30:38 am
Dear Ann, I'm really sorry that you can't come. I was very much looking forward to meeting you. Anyway, I'm sure we'll meet one day.

Pat, Saturday only will be fine, I'm glad you consider coming.

Angel, there are about 14/15 of us coming.......

You know, especially in these days when things are not 100% with me I so much want to see you all!!

Hug

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: AldousOrwell on July 21, 2006, 09:55:23 am
Hey Ann

I read somewhere about a Hetero get together in Prague in late August, but it seems to be just a rumour.

I can barely afford my internet costs let alone visiting 'Sin City'.

You are welcome to attend Str8Talk.

Aldous
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on July 21, 2006, 10:48:48 am
Can people please not react on this last post? It is hard enough for me already to find all the information of people who want to come to Amsterdam.
Thanks

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on July 21, 2006, 10:57:22 am
The most recent list:

Eirin
Val
Coen
Herman
Juan (when he feels well enough)
Siang
Markmt & Jean
Joemutt
Hal?
David Blixter
Chris?
Belgium
Pat on Saturday only
Carousel

Is the list still adequate?
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on July 21, 2006, 12:51:45 pm
Hi Coen,

sorry to learn that you are not well. I hope the music and singing will help you heal.

As for september, I've booked my flight and should be there; the only thing that would stop me is if I by then have switched meds and feel awfull. Maybe I should wait to do this after the weekend.

Pat, sending you lots of nice vibes (but don't ask me to sing  :D)
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on July 21, 2006, 01:30:19 pm
Dear Coen,

The list looks fine , but if Belgium puts two of us to sleep in his garden, then there will be two less  :D :D

OK joke aside, Coen, why not let this sit for awhile, let the month of August pass first, still alot of people on holidays, and let's pick this up again , beginning of Sept, what say you ??

Must be the heat that is getting you all worked up like that  ;D  so unlike you so be  8) 8)

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on August 03, 2006, 07:07:30 am
Hello everyone, here is the Amsterdam organising committee,

Eirin and I had dinner last tuesday. We decided not to make the whole weekend too full, so that you will have some opportunity to spend time together with the people you like, or explore Amsterdam's nightlife if you want. So the idea is:

- to meet friday evening for diner in a great restaurant,
- to make you listen to my voice for half an hour on saturday,
- then make a trip through the Amsterdam canals
- then have dinner again
- on sunday join the buffet at the HIV foundation

I guess if people want to do certain things in Amsterdam, they can let the others know. For example if someone wanted to go to the Van Gogh museum others could join in and they could go together. I guess you would also have time for small trips to other places in the Netherlands like Delft and Haarlem, on friday and saturday.

For dinner on saturday: there is a great cheese fondue restaurant in Amsterdam, very cosy and very good food. The only problem is that apart from cheese fondue they serve not much else. If there are any cheese haters in the group we better pick out something else  ;D

(Siang thanks for the chocolates! Both me and my love enjoy them enormously!)

Big hug,

Coen

Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on August 03, 2006, 07:08:11 am
p.s. anyone else who would like to sing as well?  ;D
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on August 03, 2006, 07:33:41 am
Oh my God, I am going to expose myself to some whipping here (no, NOT literaly, sorry...)

Cheese fondue in summer ??? I am Shocked!!! (well maybe that's because of my swiss origins... Fondue = definitely a winter thing) :D

I know both my liver and stomach will not tolerate it but if everyone wants that, then I'll be there in moral support.  ::) If I can make a suggestion: maybe we should have a winter gathering in the alps somewhere and have the fondue there?

Although I am familiar with Amsterdam I don't have much else to suggest... and I am used to be the annoying one, what with being a vegetarian :P

As for the singing... I cannot be much help there either :(

Hmmm I better start working on something positve before you throw me in a canal :o

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: joemutt on August 03, 2006, 08:24:54 am
Yes Pat, when you dont like something it usually helps to propose an alternative or something even better,
quand vous allez diner chez des gens il n'est pas bon de cracher dans la soupe :-*
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Brian360 on August 03, 2006, 10:18:59 am
Oh sure....you guys would have to pick a time when I'm starting the winter quarter at college!.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on August 03, 2006, 11:56:33 am
Yes Pat, when you dont like something it usually helps to propose an alternative or something even better,
quand vous allez diner chez des gens il n'est pas bon de cracher dans la soupe :-*

You are right,

but since Coen asked I thought it was right to answer ;) And I promess that if you all go for fondue I will come along, find myself something to eat, won't complain and above all will not spit in your molten cheese. ;D

As for an alternative, I don't eat out much when in Amsterdam except for chinese food and don't know many places; but save for anything with a face (and that includes moluscs ::)), I am happy with most foods and exotic cuisines, my favourite actually being Thai ( I will travel abroad for Tom Ka Het or Som Tam - aroy mak mak ;D)

... and if I don't behave you can always throw me in the canal :P

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Val on August 03, 2006, 12:14:32 pm
Coen,
Do you happen to know anything about the house boat that Herman was supposed to rent?  I still haven't booked my room --- help!

Val
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P.S. Whatever you guys decide is fine with me.  I'm a very easy going type of dude!  And unlike Water Duck and some other grouchy, giddy beauty queen in the group, I will eat just about anything...
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on August 03, 2006, 05:49:33 pm
Hey Val,

better to contact Herman himself, or Joemutt, they know, they were there.

Ok guys, so no cheese fondue  ;D
How about Indonesian food? No place where you can have better than in Holland (except in Indonesia maybe?)

(I'm not such a fan of chinese food)

Coen

Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on August 04, 2006, 03:18:41 am
Coen,

I am fine with Indonesian, repeat: I am fine with Indonesian!

Phew! Guess I just had a near miss with that canal ;)

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on August 08, 2006, 11:58:09 am
Bump!

Just to draw attention  ;)

Is everyone on the list still on the list?
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Val on August 08, 2006, 12:22:10 pm
Well, I was looking for someone to share a room with me, and it looks like everyone else has already booked their rooms! So, I'll check it  later when I come back from Florence at the beginning of September!  But, yes, I am still on the list!

Val
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Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on August 08, 2006, 01:41:16 pm
I'll be there,

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on August 09, 2006, 03:25:29 pm
Val count on me to share that room, if you want to, of course. I just have to wait to see if I really start treatment the 14th of august and if I feel ok to go. I imagine I will be able to tell you something by the end of August.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Val on August 09, 2006, 03:51:49 pm
Hey, Juan!
Thank you for the reply, babe!  So, it is gonna be up to you to let me know whether or not you're coming to Amsterdam.  You can PM me any time and as soon as I have your reply, I'll get in touch with you for the booking.
I'll be spending two/three weeks between Florence and Rome, but will check my PMs every now and then.

Val
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P.S. Who wouldn't like to share a room with a blond? ;) Un abrazo, querido, y  haz lo possible para este viaje. Estoy seguro que non te arrependeras.
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Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on August 09, 2006, 03:54:29 pm
Gracias Val! Haré lo posible para estar allí. Realmente tengo muchas ganas de conoceros a todos.
Pásalo bien en Florencia y Roma.
Un beso!
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: heartforyou on August 09, 2006, 04:43:16 pm
Chicos,

che passa? Vamos corresponder en espanol la proxima vez?

Hermiosa
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on August 21, 2006, 05:27:14 am
Hello everyone,

Trying to get the list complete, can everybody let me know if they are still planning to come?
English is muuuuuuuuuuch easier for me  ;)

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on August 21, 2006, 08:24:05 am
Coen I will be going. But I have to be in Madrid by the 1st of october. I havent got my october schedule yet but I might be flying. I still have to talk to Val to see if we finally share a room or not.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: ryeguy on August 21, 2006, 10:57:00 am
not far from Berlin.... not far at all:-)
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Val on August 22, 2006, 06:05:42 am
Saludos de Roma, Blondito Beautito! ;D
Entonces nos vamos a Amsterdam?  Que rico! Asi que lhegue a Paris, te escrivo con mas tiempo para todos los detalles.  Yo quiero una cama muy, muy grande... ;) y, claro, una habitacion digna de un rey. 8)

Val
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P.S. Hermiosa, por ahora, trate de hablar frances en Canada, guapo.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on August 26, 2006, 07:20:29 am
Hello everyone,

Here is the latest list, can everyone check and let me know their plans?

Eirin (recently confirmed)
Val (recently confirmed)
Coen (recently confirmed)
Herman
Juan (recently confirmed)
Siang
Markmt & Jean
Joemutt
Hal?
Chris?
Belgium
Pat on Saturday only
Carousel has to leave saturday evening (recently confirmed)

Also can you let me know if you have accomodation already? For people who haven't I can help if you ask me before thursday (I am going on holiday next friday)

Thanks

Coen
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on August 26, 2006, 10:52:21 am
Bonjour Coen,

I am still ok for the saturday only and have my own accomodation. Thank you for taking the time to organize this.

Pat

enjoy your holidays!!
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: Markmt on August 26, 2006, 04:54:08 pm
Flight and hotel still booked arr 26th Sep dep 1st Oct. Looking forward to see you guys.
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: bobik on August 28, 2006, 10:22:38 am
Hey everybody, I just booked a very nice small concerthall in Amsterdam for the concert with which I will welcome you in Holland.

The latest list:


Eirin (recently confirmed)
Val (recently confirmed)
Coen (recently confirmed)
Herman
Juan (recently confirmed)
Siang
Markmt & Jean (recently confirmed)
Joemutt
Hal?
Chris?
Belgium
Pat on Saturday only (recently confirmed)
Carousel has to leave saturday evening (recently confirmed)
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: eirin on September 04, 2006, 02:55:31 pm

Herman, Siang, Joe, Hal, Chris and Belgium could you please let us know if you are still planning to come to our regional meeting!

Looking forward to see you guys!  :)





Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on September 04, 2006, 05:23:23 pm
Please, Eirin, Bobik or someone...Which days are we spending in Amsterdam? 22, 23, 24 or 29, 30 and 01 of October. I need to know it to make the hotel reservation. When and where are we meeting once in Amsterdam?  ???
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: water duck on September 04, 2006, 05:43:24 pm
Dear Eirin,

Yes i shall be there with Herman.

Juan the meeting is on the 29,30 & 1st of Oct.

Siang
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: manchesteruk on September 04, 2006, 05:55:27 pm
Hi all,

I'm not going to be able to make this unfortunately I only started a new job last week so can't really take much time off work for the next couple of months plus i'm pretty much pennyless at the moment so can't afford to book a flight yet either.  Are there any plans for another to place soon or is it a case of seeing how this one goes first?

Chris
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: joemutt on September 06, 2006, 01:28:56 am
Hi Eirin and Bobik I reconfirm with pleasure.
Still going after a hotel room though, as it was all last minute (again  ::) )
Will be happy to see you all back again  :-*
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: eirin on September 10, 2006, 05:47:19 pm
Looks like this is going to be the definite list of people coming to our regional
meeting in Amsterdam:

Coen
Val
Herman
Juan
Siang
Mark & Jean
Joemutt
Pat
Carousel
Eirin

Anybody else that wants to come are welcome to join in, just let us know.

The only program we have is Friday night when Coen is going to sing for us,
and a Sunday afternoon buffet at the local HIV organization.

Feel free to come with other suggestions for things to do!




Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: LatinAlexander on September 10, 2006, 11:41:21 pm
PERHAPS I'LL BE JOINING YOU GUYS!!!! 

I'll let you know!!!

Alex
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: eirin on September 11, 2006, 04:52:02 am
Hi Alex,

It would be great if you are able to come!  :)

Eirin

Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: eirin on September 18, 2006, 04:07:16 am
Saturday:

Val and Blond Beauty's Cheese and Wine Party!

 :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: joemutt on September 18, 2006, 04:25:59 am
Joepie!  :)  :D  ;D
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on September 18, 2006, 06:24:35 am
Hi everyone,

I've just had the news that make my participation impossible.

I lined up for Newfill treatment and will undergo the first shots that  very friday. I don't know how I will react and don't feel that traveling the next day is a good idea. My doc can only do the procedure that day or else I need to wait 6 more weeks (he's too busy nipping/tucking breasts and flab, unless it is penis enlargement ::) he does - noticed many men in the waiting room). On top of this I might be changing meds that same week as I see my immunologist on the 25th...

That is a lot to do in such a short time. I am really sorry that I won't get to meet you in Amsterdam this time around and I hope to be there for the next one, wherever.

Have fun

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: eirin on September 23, 2006, 04:16:16 am
Hi Pat,

Sorry that we are not blessed with your presence next weekend,
but I am sure that some time soon there will be a regional meet for
Europe again. Especially if this one is turning out to be a success, as
I am sure it is going to be!  :D

Good luck with your Newfill treatment and the changing of medications!

Hugs, Eirin
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: frenchpat on September 23, 2006, 05:50:19 am
Thanks Eirin,

I wish your weekend is a blast!

Pat
Title: Re: Meeting in Amsterdam last weekend of September
Post by: blondbeauty on September 23, 2006, 06:16:57 am
Next year we want to see your handsome new face!  ;D