"Proper" Sunday Roast (Part Two)

borntough · #2 19.10.2011, 01:02

As this is an effort on the part of JLF, I think it is prudent to link his poll

And reiterate that he is just organizing the event, not making money out of it.

@JLF The first reaction to your post (without having read your poll) be we was asking why is this not in commercial events.
As I learnt today, it is better not to haste in judgement.
Unfortunately I would not be able to make it as I am not much of a pot roast person.. however, appreciate your enthusiasm, zeal and commitment

mimi1981 · #3 19.10.2011, 07:30

	Quote:	borntough
	As this is an effort on the part of JLF, I think it is prudent to link his poll And reiterate that she is just organizing the event, not making money out of it. @JLF The first reaction to your post (without having read your poll) be we was asking why is this not in commercial events. As I learnt today, it is better not to haste in judgement. Unfortunately I would not be able to make it as I am not much of a pot roast person.. however, appreciate your enthusiasm, zeal and commitment

Fixed that for you

Thanks again for organising this JLF. Looking forward to it as the last one was AWESOME!!!

Helm · #4 19.10.2011, 09:10

Hoi JLF

Thank you for organizing this again!

I am not totally sure I will be able to attend due to transportation problems. Will let you know as soon as I am able

Would love to come, though!

c123 · #5 19.10.2011, 10:12

I'm hungry already... Checking availability.

JLF · #6 19.10.2011, 10:33

	Quote:	borntough
	As this is an effort on the part of JLF, I think it is prudent to link her poll And reiterate that she is just organizing the event, not making money out of it. @JLF The first reaction to your post (without having read your poll) be we was asking why is this not in commercial events. As I learnt today, it is better not to haste in judgement. Unfortunately I would not be able to make it as I am not much of a pot roast person.. however, appreciate your enthusiasm, zeal and commitment

Yep, as mimi says, I am a girl.

It is interesting you bring this commercial/social event up as a point of possible contention. I am definitely in a gray area here. This is only the second time this event is taking place. I am organizing the EF people, I am not making any money from doing it, and it is "my" event. But it is also a "commercial" event in the sense that they (meaning Pot Belly's) are marketing it on their website. This is part of the reason why we are asking how you will pay... It gives us an idea of who even knows Pot Belly's outside this event (and other ones I organize there), and if people would even know about the Roast taking place without the EF (or me organizing it).

The premise we have been operating under is that this will become a once-a-month thing at the restaurant, barring the first go wasn't a fluke. Thus, in the future, assuming this event goes well again, it would be my guess that we will be "moved" to commercial events.

Does this answer your questions/concerns?

araqyl · #7 19.10.2011, 10:36

Quick question - is there a cut-off date for 'pre-payment' and RSVP? Since I assume there is, what's the date?
(Hopefully this will avoid some of the issues that caused trouble last time ... although the cut-off date was clearly stated last time ...)

JLF · #8 19.10.2011, 10:41

	Quote:	araqyl
	Quick question - is there a cut-off date for 'pre-payment' and RSVP? Since I assume there is, what's the date? (Hopefully this will avoid some of the issues that caused trouble last time ... although the cut-off date was clearly stated last time ...)

Thanks for this question! I have added it (18.November) to the event.

BokerTov · #9 19.10.2011, 11:14

Thanks for organizing! I will let you know as soon as I can either way.

Nom

vallers · #10 19.10.2011, 19:02

HAPPY HAPPY DAYS...and custard too...what more could a girl want to warm the cockles of her heart....well Jake Gyllenhaal but being realistic the roast will do fine..Jools has me included in her guests but a big thanks to JLF for organising the EF participants...you are a star!

borntough · #11 21.10.2011, 02:29

Sorry for mixing up the gender
No concerns or question.
I just thought that from the first glance it appeared to be a commercial event hence clarified it

My 2 cents is if an event is organized with the aim to profit (nothing wrong there) then it is commercial.
just because people have to pay for an event does not make commercial.
AFAIK when we meet up at the bar for drinks, each pays for their own.

	Quote:	JLF
	Yep, as mimi says, I am a girl. It is interesting you bring this commercial/social event up as a point of possible contention. I am definitely in a gray area here. This is only the second time this event is taking place. I am organizing the EF people, I am not making any money from doing it, and it is "my" event. But it is also a "commercial" event in the sense that they (meaning Pot Belly's) are marketing it on their website. This is part of the reason why we are asking how you will pay... It gives us an idea of who even knows Pot Belly's outside this event (and other ones I organize there), and if people would even know about the Roast taking place without the EF (or me organizing it). The premise we have been operating under is that this will become a once-a-month thing at the restaurant, barring the first go wasn't a fluke. Thus, in the future, assuming this event goes well again, it would be my guess that we will be "moved" to commercial events. Does this answer your questions/concerns?

Nickers · #12 21.10.2011, 08:08

JLF do kids only pay 12CHF if they eat? I'd likely bring some baby food for little one if we came

Checking calendar

Oldhand · #13 21.10.2011, 08:17

I'd like to sign up but I have to keep things open for an emergency in England. Ah well maybe next time.

JLF · #14 21.10.2011, 12:44

	Quote:	Nickers
	JLF do kids only pay 25CHF if they eat? I'd likely bring some baby food for little one if we came Checking calendar

For your little one, you will pay nothing. If he is only eating baby food or perhaps a bit of mashed potato or custard from your plate, then there is no reason to pay anything for him. But for example, mimi's little one ate a plate or two on her own last time (and she was only two at the time!!) and so mimi paid the 25CHFs for her.

If the kid is old enough to eat from his/her own plate and/or has a rather large appetite, then it is better the adult(s) pay for him/her... If anyone has any questions about this, just let me know.

	Quote:	Oldhand
	I'd like to sign up but I have to keep things open for an emergency in England. Ah well maybe next time.

I don't need confirmation until the Friday before the event. And if you don't know by then, but then you end up in town, you can still come. It just costs you 10CHFs more at the door (per person). . .

JLF · #15 28.10.2011, 10:27

Sorry I have been MIA everyone... I will be sending the PM with my IBAN info very soon. Please RSVP with this information if it is how you will pay so I can include you in the recipients list.

I hope there is more interest as we get closer to the event...

mirfield · #16 28.10.2011, 10:36

For anyone being put off by spending the afternoon in a pool hall, it's really not like that.

It's a nice place, not at all dark and dingy. And there's a decent bar and seating area. The sort of place I'd happily go for a night out if I lived nearer.

And the food last time was great. The chef might be Swiss, but he definitely knows how to cook proper roasties, yorkies and horseradish.

HollidayG · #17 31.10.2011, 11:01

	Quote:	JLF
	Sorry I have been MIA everyone... I will be sending the PM with my IBAN info very soon. Please RSVP with this information if it is how you will pay so I can include you in the recipients list. I hope there is more interest as we get closer to the event...

Is this event still open?

JLF · #18 31.10.2011, 11:22

	Quote:	HollidayG
	Is this event still open?

Of course! I am sending out the IBAN info today or tomorrow. This doesn't mean you can't join after I send it though. The rules are a lot less strict this time around.

HollidayG · #19 31.10.2011, 11:35

	Quote:	JLF
	Of course! I am sending out the IBAN info today or tomorrow. This doesn't mean you can't join after I send it though. The rules are a lot less strict this time around.

There should be a lot fewer rules.... Are we in Switzerland or what?

mimi1981 · #20 31.10.2011, 11:35

	Quote:	mirfield
	I am going (I'm one of the guests above) but I thought I'd better announce it so that all my lovely lady fans know to turn up (not so much screaming and knicker throwing this time please.) - Eat and run away without paying option please.