Melbourne get together..it`s about time!!

[nicnacs_4u]

I have just been thinking(hehehe) that it`s about time for another of our famous Melbourne get togethers at George`s Cafe in Croydon.A new year so let`s celebrate with coffee,lunch or a glass of vino..There are a few "newish" Melbournites that would be great to say hi too..perhaps you can come too..

Waiting...patiently for a yay or nay..lol

[whatwouldbobdothen]

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@nicnacs_4u wrote:

I have booked George`s but just need to get an exact number of who is coming a few days before the 28th..not long to go now!!

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GREAT NEWS! My friend's parole office just texted me.He is a really nice person.He always tries to assist and always tries to go above and beyond to help those under his supervision.He told me he is prepared to authorise her leaving the state for 2 days.He is also going to speak to some people and get it so she can get her methadone down there.That was the one thing that worried me.

So everything looks as though it is going to be ok.I will take her to vinnies next week and get her some nice clothes and shoes.

[whatwouldbobdothen]

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@lind9650 wrote:

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@**bob_on_the_go** wrote:

hmmmm would be tempting but then I was thinking whom haven't I offended on here. 

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Bob, no matter how we connect on these boards, I have found people to be very pleasant away from the computers. We all have our ways to react or express what we feel or think, it is not always meant to offend other people. If you would like and be able to join us at the next meeting, you'll be made welcome like everyone else. No mention about the CS boards, we just get to know one another on a different level and come away enlightened and glad we made the day a memorable one.

Erica

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That is what I am thinking Erica.I am hoping that once we all meet and get to know each other that silly petty arguments can stop and that whoever keeps stirring things will stop and we can have nice times on here.I also think that my friend will get a lot of benefit out of it.Not just meeting people who are not into drugs or prison but just a trip away.No one has replied so I am beginning to think I am unwanted.

Maybe just paraboia on my part.A question though.Do you wear name tags?How do you know who to approach when you arrive.How will we know if there are lots of different tables which is the correct one?

[imastawka]

I'll be the one in the corner behind the plants.     

[imastawka]

Wait a minute!    I take back that throw-away bit of humour.

If someone takes photos of this much-publicised meet-up, then

I don't want to get the blame for posting them on-line!!

I hope you enjoy your day, but I won't be anywhere near there,

ta very much

[lind9650]

Nic

bluecat

kopenhagen

Erica

Peter

[the_great_she_elephant]

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@whatwouldbobdothen wrote:

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@nicnacs_4u wrote:

I have just been thinking(hehehe) that it`s about time for another of our famous Melbourne get togethers at George`s Cafe in Croydon.A new year so let`s celebrate with coffee,lunch or a glass of vino..There are a few "newish" Melbournites that would be great to say hi too..perhaps you can come too..

Waiting...patiently for a yay or nay..lol

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Can I bring a friend?I am trying to help her.She is aboriginal and has a violent temper.She stabbed and shot 4 people.She attacked police.Around me she is always calm and ok so I thought I would bring her for a drive.I was thinking a few days away would do her good.She is 42 so probably around the ages of the peoplecoming anywat.She is nice when you get to know her.I am thinking this may do her the world of good.

She has to meet people away from the drug scene to understand that drugs are not the be all and end all of life.I understand if no one would want her in their house so we can stay at a motel but when you get to know her she is really nice.

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I'm confused. If your friend is, as you say, "really nice once you get to know her", why do you feel compelled to explain to the people she is going to meet every negative aspect of her past, including - shock, horror - the fact that she is Aboriginal, while ignoring any  mention of those aspect of her personality that  make her "really nice"

I'm sure  It will be really empowering and therapeutic for her to know that all the people she meets that day have been told that  she is a violent druggie who is currently on parole.

To paraphrase an old saying: "With a friend like you she certainly doesn't need enemies."

[whatwouldbobdothen]

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@the_great_she_elephant wrote:

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@whatwouldbobdothen wrote:

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@nicnacs_4u wrote:

I have just been thinking(hehehe) that it`s about time for another of our famous Melbourne get togethers at George`s Cafe in Croydon.A new year so let`s celebrate with coffee,lunch or a glass of vino..There are a few "newish" Melbournites that would be great to say hi too..perhaps you can come too..

Waiting...patiently for a yay or nay..lol

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Can I bring a friend?I am trying to help her.She is aboriginal and has a violent temper.She stabbed and shot 4 people.She attacked police.Around me she is always calm and ok so I thought I would bring her for a drive.I was thinking a few days away would do her good.She is 42 so probably around the ages of the peoplecoming anywat.She is nice when you get to know her.I am thinking this may do her the world of good.

She has to meet people away from the drug scene to understand that drugs are not the be all and end all of life.I understand if no one would want her in their house so we can stay at a motel but when you get to know her she is really nice.

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I'm confused. If your friend is, as you say, "really nice once you get to know her", why do you feel compelled to explain to the people she is going to meet every negative aspect of her past, including - shock, horror - the fact that she is Aboriginal, while ignoring any  mention of those aspect of her personality that  make her "really nice"

I'm sure  It will be really empowering and therapeutic for her to know that all the people she meets that day have been told that  she is a violent druggie who is currently on parole.

To paraphrase an old saying: "With a friend like you she certainly doesn't need enemies."

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If you are not going to be there what does it matter?Anyway she is funny when she is happy and loyal or at least sheis to me.There you go.Loyalty is a very positive aspect.

[imastawka]

She ele, it's a wind-up

         

[the_great_she_elephant]

If you are not going to be there what does it matter?Anyway she is funny when she is happy and loyal or at least sheis to me.There you go.Loyalty is a very positive aspect.

Looking at the list of those attending, I would say they are the kind of people who would make your friend very welcome. Whether they would extend the same courtesy to someone who has betrayed her trust in such a disigusting and disloyal manner is another question altogether. I know what my answer would be, but, as you say, I will not be there. (And neither, I suspect, will you.)

[whatwouldbobdothen]

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@the_great_she_elephant wrote:

If you are not going to be there what does it matter?Anyway she is funny when she is happy and loyal or at least sheis to me.There you go.Loyalty is a very positive aspect.

Looking at the list of those attending, I would say they are the kind of people who would make your friend very welcome. Whether they would extend the same courtesy to someone who has betrayed her trust in such a disigusting and disloyal manner is another question altogether. I know what my answer would be, but, as you say, I will not be there. (And neither, I suspect, will you.)

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I have every intention of being there and I never betrayed her trust.She wouldnt care.I wanted people to know what she is like so they are not taken aback by her.She is actually a nice person who had a terrible life.2 Christmasses ago she was alone put up in a motel by govt no money food etc.I was the only one she rang.She knows me and what Iam like and she would not think I betrayed her.Anyway this mat=y work out good.Bury the hatchet with the people on here(figurately) and broaden my friends horizons.