[VIC] OzBargain 18th Birthday - Moonee Ponds Meetup at Will's Dumpling (7PM on Friday 8th November 2024)

harryozz on 08/10/2024 - 16:23
Last edited 08/10/2024 - 21:55 by 2 other users

Dear fellow OzBargain Comrades,

Can’t believe we are near the end of 2024; it seems like it was only a few months ago that we were at Wills Dumplings demolishing many plates of succulent Chinese meals.

To keep it short n sweet, it would be great to catchup with OzBargainers again at Wills Dumpling Moonee Ponds.

Last year was a good test for me to see how we would order food on the night, I ultimately decided to write up a set menu with a variety of dishes. The reason for doing this is to maintain budget, if everyone was to order their own dish, we would quickly go over budget and have too much food for everyone.

The feedback I received from everyone that attended last year was that there was plenty of food and a good variety. I will stick to the above-mentioned ordering scheme for this years event and I might try to bring some 2L soft drink bottles inside if the owner of the restaurant will let me, as the feedback I received from attendees last year is that there could have been more beverages. If anyone who attended last year had any other feedback on how we could make the event better, please PM me.

Let me know if you can make it
Excited to see you all there!

Meetup Details
Date: Friday 8th November 2024
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Will's Dumpling - 25 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
Booking under OzBargain (Big long table in the restaurant)

Please no children, partners or other family members who are not apart of the OzBargain community.

Please PM me your T-shirt size or pop it in the comments below.

Please Note - To avoid freeloaders, your OzBargain account will need to be older than 12 months to attend. Please do not attend if your account is not older than 12 months, We genuinely want to catch up with OzBargain community.

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Comments

  • BlackHammer on 08/10/2024 - 16:43
    +2

    Thank you for organising HarryOzz. I am looking forward to a succulent chinese meal. I am size large

  • scixxor on 08/10/2024 - 17:08

    Omg keen but could you please organise one for another night too? Like Friday 15th November 2024? :D

    • harryozz on 08/10/2024 - 17:16

      Sorry @scixxor I am unavailable after the 14th November. I'd like to keep the 8th November locked in for now unless many people cannot attend.

    • kerfuffle on 09/10/2024 - 08:40
      -1

      Why don't you organise it yourself?

      • harryozz on 10/10/2024 - 13:29
        +2

        Its a lot of effort to organize an event, much easier for people to just attend someone elses event.

  • Keegz on 08/10/2024 - 17:47
    +1

    Keen!

  • fullmetal on 08/10/2024 - 20:29

    Its near my place. How does this work? Show up eat, chat, chill?

    • harryozz on 08/10/2024 - 22:01
      +2

      Yeah pretty much, Eat, Chat, Drink.
      Last year we had around 20 people come along to the event including Neil, which was great because we got to chat with him about OzBargain website, we exchanged our best deals we have ever had on the platform and discussed best deal of the year.

      • fullmetal on 09/10/2024 - 19:54
        +1

        Count me in. size small

  • harryozz on 08/10/2024 - 21:53

    Apologies to OZB community. I made a mistake and misread the 18th Birthday Meetup Post, thank you fellow community members for reaching out to me to make me aware of the new restrictions. I have updated the event page.

  • Gnilgorf on 09/10/2024 - 10:56
    +1

    Holy snaps! Wills Dumps is awesome. My now wife introduced me to it years ago and it's now our regular dumpling joint.

    Will need to see if the boss will release me for 1 nite. Such is the life with a 1 year old in tow.

  • Jazza11 on 09/10/2024 - 19:39
    +1

    Hell yea! keen for some good dumplings! I'm a size small

  • suchan on 10/10/2024 - 11:21
    +2

    cant go wrong with dumplings :)

  • cheepo on 10/10/2024 - 13:23

    The last Melbourne meet-up I attended (a few years back now) was fun but bigger then I expected. Is there an "attendance cap"?

  • Melburnian on 13/10/2024 - 16:19

    Partner and I are both OzBargainers but we have no one to babysit our 1yo if we both come. Is it possible to bring her and BYO food for her? She's a fussy eater anyway and will be much more interested in a snack box of berries than the restaurant's food.

    • harryozz on 13/10/2024 - 19:17
      +1

      Hi @Melburnian
      I originally had allowed for children to attend the event in the event post above however the community brought to my attention that as per the ozbargain 18th birthday post, children are now not allowed to attend any ozbargain events, I had to update my event page to be in line with the new requirements.

      • Melburnian on 13/10/2024 - 21:25

        Thanks, I understand.

      • cloudy on 18/10/2024 - 16:39
        +1

        Not sure why others say children not allowed, they are, there’s just no money allotted to them.

        You can bring your family or friends to OzBargain meetups. However if they are not registered to the event, they aren't sponsored.

        • Melburnian on 18/10/2024 - 16:45
          +1

          Thanks. The organiser messaged me to amend this and clarify that I can bring my kid and order on a separate bill for them.

        • harryozz on 19/10/2024 - 13:24
          +1

          Hi Cloudy,

          A few members of the community messaged me about it because Scotty originally stated you must be an OzBargain member to be apart of the meetup, which meant that if there is no account then they are not allowed to attend.

          Scotty only made a comment yesterday stating that you can bring family and friends, however my stance is that If anyone brings along additional people without an ozbargain account and without advising me first they will be asked to leave.

          • cloudy on 19/10/2024 - 21:49
            +1

            @harryozz: confusing string of events

            • harryozz on 19/10/2024 - 22:03

              @cloudy: i know, anyway thanks for registering to come along, excited to catch up again! i think if we have enough people register we will have the whole restaurant to ourselves haha.

              • cloudy on 19/10/2024 - 22:24
                +1

                @harryozz: Yeah, I cant wait for it, and can't believe it's another year soon.

  • zigzac on 15/10/2024 - 19:57

    I love dumplings, looking forward to meeting everyone. I'm size XS (or S)

    • kerfuffle on 15/10/2024 - 20:02

      First comment in nine years?

      • RQNinja on 18/10/2024 - 00:33
        +3

        Food brings people together

      • zigzac on 18/10/2024 - 19:05
        +1

        I have never felt the need to post comments until now. 😅

        • nxsec1 on 07/11/2024 - 00:02

          Me either haha

  • diddy50 on 15/10/2024 - 20:50
    +3

    Size large after fried rice and pan fried pork dumplings at Will's haha

  • akumi on 15/10/2024 - 21:55
    +1

    I'm size XL

  • nxsec1 on 15/10/2024 - 21:59

    Wow, keen to join.
    I’m size L.

  • matthewzz on 16/10/2024 - 18:22

    Keen! Will be my first OzBargain event 🙂 Shirt size is L.

    • kerfuffle on 16/10/2024 - 18:28
      +1

      Also first ever comment …

  • aussie ozborne on 17/10/2024 - 18:31

    looking forward to it! and thank you so much for hosting!

    size L please!

    • kerfuffle on 18/10/2024 - 06:20

      And yet another one comment wonder …

  • SmartCover on 17/10/2024 - 23:45
    +1

    16 years on this. Finally gonna come to a birthday event! Woohoo.

    XL please!

  • RQNinja on 18/10/2024 - 00:36
    +1

    My first ozbargain event I will attend to as well.

    Shirt size is S

  • Don L on 18/10/2024 - 09:16
    +1

    Thanks for organising Harry! Looking forward to my first OzB meetup :)
    Shirt size = L

  • RTY on 18/10/2024 - 12:32
    +1

    Thanks for organising!
    I'm size M

    • RTY on 25/10/2024 - 14:25

      Sorry need to cancel this one as Fortress event is more convenient to me

  • moojuice on 18/10/2024 - 16:43
    +1

    Keen on this! Shirt size L

  • hoangdekiem on 18/10/2024 - 19:22
    +1

    Thanks for organising. My size is M

  • Gaoras on 18/10/2024 - 23:48
    +1

    Yay! Size S

  • cerealsmok3r on 19/10/2024 - 07:20
    +1

    Thanks for organising!

  • sanepowers on 19/10/2024 - 14:53
    +1

    Just registered for event, looking forward it. Shirt size S

  • Aniki on 20/10/2024 - 22:35
    +1

    Always great event - my size is xxl
    If have if not xl is fine

  • What A Gem on 22/10/2024 - 03:50
    +1

    Thank you for organising, I wear size S or M. 😊

  • PlasmaCatcher on 22/10/2024 - 18:14
    +1

    Thanks harryozz, size M.
    Supplying own drinks is bonza, update in post if allowed so we can bring a drink also

    • harryozz on 22/10/2024 - 21:10
      +1

      Feel free to bring a drink along haha

  • BigMoomentum on 23/10/2024 - 12:15

    Joining in on the fun! Thanks for organising too. Medium size Shirt

    • harryozz on 23/10/2024 - 14:05

      Hi @BigMoomentum, thanks for your interest in the event! Unfortunately your account has to be at least 12 months old to attend.

      • BigMoomentum on 23/10/2024 - 20:21
        +1

        That's okay, I did see another post saying if the account 'close enough' then feel free to try haha.
        Enjoy the day !

  • marzzbar on 24/10/2024 - 08:40
    +1

    Thanks for organising! I'm a size L.

    Hope this doesn't throw a spanner in the works but I'm vegetarian - will there be a vego option?

    Thanks again :)

    • harryozz on 24/10/2024 - 11:30

      I think they serve lamb there (my big fat greek wedding joke)

      All jokes aside, Can you review the menu online and let me know 2 dishes that would be okay?

      • marzzbar on 24/10/2024 - 11:47

        Haha nice one. I'm not too picky - maybe either the steamed or pan-fried dumplings and stir-fried assorted vegetables?

        Thank you for accommodating :)

        • harryozz on 24/10/2024 - 12:08

          No worries, more than happy to accommodate.

          Thanks for registering see you there!

        • sloda on 04/11/2024 - 13:35
          +1

          I am also vegetarian. So harryozz will order a few more vego dishes.

          Might be good to not sit at other end of the table to make it easier to share the vego options.

  • fitnessjedai162 on 24/10/2024 - 10:18
    +2

    I appreciate how helpful Ozbargain has been a big factor to my financial goals thru bargain savings. hehe
    If its not yet too late to register, Id like to join. Size M

  • shihaosheng on 24/10/2024 - 18:51
    +1

    Hi, thanks for organizing, I would like to join (already registered)

    I am size L thanks

    I used to work there ahah I hope the owner remembered me.

  • nootnoot on 24/10/2024 - 19:37

    Registered! Thanks for organising Harryozz. Shirt size M or L please.

    • nootnoot on 05/11/2024 - 13:31
      +1

      Sorry Harryozz, I have to cancel :( Removed my registration and hope y'all have a good time!

  • Melburnian on 25/10/2024 - 15:39

    Size S shirt please!

  • andy2 on 25/10/2024 - 23:37

    im size large shirt thx!

  • blueyez on 28/10/2024 - 13:05

    This sounds fab, are the numbers capped or am I definitely locked in now that I've registered? =)

    Looking forward to meeting y'all, I'll be the socially awkward one.

    Tshirt size L please

    • harryozz on 28/10/2024 - 14:58

      No Cap. You're in.

      • blueyez on 28/10/2024 - 17:48

        Woohoo! That's dangerous to have unlimited people lol

        • marzzbar on 31/10/2024 - 09:15

          Looks like it's capped, actually.

  • harryozz on 29/10/2024 - 11:06
    +7

    Hi all,

    I have decided to cap the event at 48 people plus 2 children. At 50 people we will be pretty much taking over the entire restaurant.

    I will be posting a comment on friday 1st November and notifying all registered to confirm their attendance by voting up the comment, If people don't confirm attendance by monday 4th November, they will be removed and people on the wait-list can attend.

    Registration will be disabled on Tuesday 5th November.

    • akumi on 02/11/2024 - 17:12

      Thx for the reminder, I’ve voted.

  • BlueGlass on 30/10/2024 - 10:16
    +1

    I've just joined the waitlist, hoping to sneak in - was watching this post for a long time but didn't commit!
    Size L if it still possible to get a T-Shirt

  • chrisgr3 on 30/10/2024 - 12:46

    Sounds great, I will be attempting to get a ticket :)

  • chrisgr3 on 30/10/2024 - 12:54

    I managed to get one of the last 4 tickets!

    Size L please if there will be a t-shirt.

    Looking forward to this event, as the comments from some of the members are hilarious, to say the least :)

    • harryozz on 30/10/2024 - 13:04

      Hi Chris you are the last person to have registered for the wait-list there is 6 people ahead of you

  • harryozz on 01/11/2024 - 09:44
    +40

    Hi All,

    Please confirm your attendance by voting up (+) this comment.

    • Melburnian on 01/11/2024 - 13:20
      +1

      Hi Harry, I've decided to leave my toddler at home with my partner (and he hadn't registered anyway), so I will be there but you don't need to set aside a seat for my kid. Hopefully that allows someone to come off the waitlist?

      • harryozz on 01/11/2024 - 13:24

        Thanks for letting me know!

    • nxsec1 on 07/11/2024 - 00:59
      +1

      Hi Harry, I was very busy and missed the + last few days. Just Voted up now and re-registered. Not sure if I am still in. Cheers

    • matthewzz on 08/11/2024 - 18:26

      Sorry for missing this. Hope you all have a great time!

  • Resist deal on 01/11/2024 - 17:54

    Thanks harryozz, not sure if I made the list but a size s please!

    • harryozz on 01/11/2024 - 18:39
      +1

      Hi Resist,

      You are in.
      Is there something on your screen making you think otherwise like it saying you are on waitlist?

  • cloudy on 02/11/2024 - 21:52
    +1

    Sorry harry, something came up for me so I won’t be able to attend, even though I already upvoted your comment. Hope someone else can take my spot and wish you guys a great night.

  • SmartCover on 03/11/2024 - 06:52
    +1

    Hey Harry. I’m def down. Could I get an XL shirt please!

  • harryozz on 04/11/2024 - 13:40
    +14

    I've bought us a cake and scheduled delivery for Friday 8th.

    Hopefully they deliver!

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/874899

  • tomw20 on 05/11/2024 - 22:00
    +1

    Hey Harry, thanks for organising - would love an XL shirt if any are available :)

  • mikec on 06/11/2024 - 10:06
    +1

    Thanks Harry, registered and kudos for organising. My first time for a meet up.
    As for tshirt (if there is any left!) - Size Medium or Large

  • channi on 07/11/2024 - 09:07

    lemme in!!!!

    • harryozz on 07/11/2024 - 09:40

      Hi Channi, Your account is less than 12 months old. You have been removed.
      Set your reminders and register for next years event

      • channys on 07/11/2024 - 11:59
        -2

        Hey Harry,

        Harry, you absolute genius. Was keeping me waiting part of your plan? Let me in.

        Annoyed yet hopeful,
        Channys…

  • Jills on 07/11/2024 - 12:08
    +2

    Long time user /lurker here and first time to register for meet up but currently on wait list. Hoping to get in tomorrow 🤗🤞🏽

  • PlasmaCatcher on 08/11/2024 - 11:18

    Did the t-shirts arrive in time for tonight?

  • blueyez on 08/11/2024 - 22:09

    Thanks so much for organising! Was great to be amongst like minded people and so. much. food!

  • BlueGlass on 08/11/2024 - 22:11

    Great job, went well.

  • RescueToasts on 08/11/2024 - 22:53

    great job with the event harry, went really well

  • SmartCover on 08/11/2024 - 22:56
    +1

    Harry well done mate. Fantastic night. Cheers

    (Eric)

  • mikec on 08/11/2024 - 23:05
    +1

    Awesome job well done Harry! Thanks for organising.

  • andy2 on 08/11/2024 - 23:14
    +1

    Wonderful night and wonderful people, thanks for organizing Harry! Looking forward to catching up again next year!

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