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November 29th: Get
« on: September 14, 2008, 09:09:37 pm »
This idea existed for a while already, when I was “poked” about it, this Summer in the UK, by a few regular zooites. So yes, here it finally is: a topic for the get-together in the Netherlands. ;D

Where?
As suggested we are going to meet-up in Heerlen* – which is where I live. This is also close for the people from Belgium (;)). Of course I’ll help everyone to find a place to stay and to get here even!

What?
I’ve asked the head of the science centre** in Heerlen – where I’m going to give a lecture soon – if we can visit as a group and he said it would be fun to open the doors especially for us on a Saturday (for free)! How cool is that?! He’s on the forum too btw. ;) The science centre is in a forest, next to the restaurant and visitors centre of “Natuurmonumenten”** (Nature Monuments).

When?
I’m inviting you all on the last weekend of November, which is (probably) approximately a month after the meet-up at Patrick’s and before the busy December month. So, we’re going to the science centre on Saturday 29th November (I didn’t say times yet, as I don’t know yet how many people and when they all will arrive). Of course I’m open for suggestions on the Sunday too, if people are staying.

If you’re interested, you can post it in this topic, if you definitely want to come (and didn’t say so already) then make sure you also PM me! (Even if you don’t need help with finding your way – I need to know at some point how big the group is). Needless to say you are also welcome if you’ve never been to a meet-up before. We are a nice bunch of friendly people and any zooite can join. If you’re coming over and don’t have my mobile number yet – PM me to exchange them.

I hope I didn’t forget anything, but if I do, or you have a question just ask. :) Looking forward to meeting all of you here already! :D

* = English link
** = Dutch link

Cheers,
Hanny.
« Last Edit: September 14, 2008, 09:17:17 pm by Hanny »

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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2008, 09:20:01 pm »
How exciting! Will check my work diary tomorrow. Where is the nearest airport Hanny?


Do you irregulars too?

Go out and point your camera up!

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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2008, 09:24:14 pm »
How exciting! Will check my work diary tomorrow. Where is the nearest airport Hanny?


Cool Jules. ;) And this one:


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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2008, 09:37:57 pm »
I probably won't be able to make that one - my budget no longer allows for any travelling like that - but that sounds like a brilliant idea and I hope you all have a wonderful time! What a nice science centre manager! Will you be given any talks, and will they be in Dutch or English? I hope to see lots of pictures, and that lots of Dutch and other people go along and make great friends. Send me a text while you're there, and tell us all about it!

I've updated the Get-Together Index.

Oh, and are you planning to get thrown out? ;D
« Last Edit: September 14, 2008, 09:39:31 pm by Alice »
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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2008, 09:43:06 pm »
Thanks! The one I give there will be in Dutch, but there are others and among those also an English one so far. (I'll be telling later when and where exactly though! ;)) And no, I think we'll break the "tradition".. ;D

Oh and thanks for the update. :)

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Re: November 29th: Get?together in the Netherlands!
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2008, 09:43:50 pm »
haha, good one Alice!

Hanny I don't think I'd make it either, much as I'd love to take a memory trip through your neighbourhood!
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where time is not and angels play the paeans of the galaxies;
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to change dread darkness into light, cold chaos into ecstasy!

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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2008, 09:44:53 pm »
OK Weez, too bad, but I guess we'll indeed make lots of pics.. ;)

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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2008, 09:46:05 pm »
Hanny how nice  ;D. But I don't think I can make it either. All the best though.

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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2008, 09:17:03 am »
How cool, I'll be there :)

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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2008, 09:26:02 am »
Count me in as well - sounds great  :)
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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2008, 09:28:59 am »
Great guys! (<- not meaning to say anything about Inf'gender) :D

Let me know when you're arriving and if you need help sorting stuff! ;)

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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2008, 10:14:57 am »
Cool Geoff, and it will be great to meet LP of course :)

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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2008, 04:58:35 pm »
Count me in too !  ;D

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Re: November 29th: Get
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Re: November 29th: Get
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2008, 04:06:05 pm »
Hoi Hanny,

YES!!!....Count me in.....saturday 29th of November is marked bright and red in my diary!
...And, I am pretty sure that my good (astro)friend Adrianus V will join me on this trip to the deep and beautiful south......
Hmmm, I'd better start practising my "soft spoken..G..." ;D ;D
Very much Looking forward!
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