I'm posting here to see if there are any OzBargainers who might like to meet up in Northern Tassie. The nearest major centre to me is Launceston so that would be my preferred location, but other suggestions are always welcome. No firm date yet as I'm just gauging interest at this point.
Update: Event details:
You should just call it Launceston Meetup. It's not as if there are going to be multiple meetups in that part of Tasmania ;)
I like to be inclusive.
Whats a Tasmania
COVID free.
Hi Chazzozz, nice of you to put your hand up to organise something, I'm near Launceston & could attend if you got enough interest. Some of the other locations are going big and in true Ozbargain style suggesting asking publicans for a discount (lol) or meeting in a park for pizza. If Northern Tas group stays small maybe just coffee somewhere.
Cheers
Thanks for your interest. DM me and we can discuss it further.
Yes Launceston suits me
I’m interested ✌🏻
Cool! looks like we've got a few who are willing to get together. I'll have a look around Launceston and see what's available. Does anyone have a preference for day or evening? Weekend or weekday?
The Tram Bar in Earl Street is an OK place to meet. Usually not too busy and can get food if we want. How about Thursday 16th say 5:30pm :)
Tram Bar is still a thing? The Oak around the block is much better :P
Either would be fine - the Oak is good too but more like a pub. I am in 2 other groups and one goes to the Oak once a month and the other to the Tram Bar every 2 months. The Tram Bar is much quieter and easy to get a group table and it is OK to book a table just for drinks :)
I am Hobart based during these COVID times anyway so I could potentially make an appearance. I just remember good food and beer when I was there years ago.
Sorry, I’ve been away from the discussion in the past couple of days. The 16th would work for me as I’ll be working in the city then so I’d just stay in town. I’ll see about getting a table at The Tram Bar from 5:30. I agree it’s probably less noisy, especially on a Thursday evening. I’ll update this thread with details.
I thought this was OzBargain, in our historically povvo state!
If nobody's interested in HJ Penny Pinchers, we'll Gorge privately.
Okay, it's confirmed. I've booked us a table on Thursday, 16 Dec, at The Tram Bar in the BestWestern Plus on Earl St in Launceston. Kick off time will be at 5:30. I've just had to use an estimate of numbers, but based on comments here I've booked for 5-10 people. Since it's only a small gathering I wasn't able to wangle much of deal, but at the very least you'll get the first drink free and I'll be up for shouting a round of finger foods to keeps the munchies at bay.
I'll show up early to ensure the table is ready to go, just look for me in the bright orange OzB t-shirt. You won't be able to miss me!
I'll set up a poll and should get people to actually vote "Yes I am coming" so we can add the attendees into a list.
Let me remind everyone again to click on "Yes, I am coming" so we know who will be there, and will be able to check you in at the event & give out the Not a Bot badges afterwards.
For those planning to come along please note the current Tasmanian guidelines for safe gatherings. At this point masks are not required but you will need to register at the venue using your TAS Check-In (or other State) app and appropriate social distancing should be observed.
I'm down as a maybe. Since I'll be driving through.
When arriving the Tram Bar is upstairs on the first floor. Just come through the BestWestern lobby front door and take the lift or the stairs.
Super thx Chazzozz for organising :)
Thanks for coming along!
Well, I'm sorry to disappoint MS Paint but there were, in fact, other people who showed up. It was a small gathering, but thanks to Adrew7267, Sandra7267, and Clear (who was able to drop in on the way through Launceston). An enjoyable time was had by all with plenty of conversation around Oz Bargain. Thanks also to scotty for building the community we all inhabit and for picking up the tab. For the curious, here's evidentiary proof there actually were multiple real humans in attendance!
Have a great night by yourself. Cheers