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08.09.2012
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Event Type: Dinner
Meeting Point: Odile's Place

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Advanced notification - we will be hosting a Romandie BBQ up here in the Neuchatel Jura the second week-end in September, Sat the 8th. This event will go ahead irrespective of weather, as we have plenty of space indoors if necessary. This will be on the basis of bring your own meat and drink + a contribution of either snacks, a salad or dessert. For those coming from afar, there is a butcher and a small supermarket nearby (with great brown sugar ..). We do have some money left over from the Christmas raclette party- when I know from BelgianMum excatly how much - will post again to see if drinks can be included for free.

Easy access by rail and bus via Neuchatel and Fleurier. By car 35 mins from Neuchatel, 40 mins from Yverdon, 50 mins from Lausanne Via Ballaigues/Vallorbe).

Those who would like to stay over in the area for the Saturday (and Friday if wanted), I will post a list of local Hotels, B&B's (including lovely gypsy style caravans) a bit later. We plan to go for a walk to our fabulous Creux-du-Van limestone circle, and lunch at the Ferme du Soliat, on Sunday. Could then drop any coming by train at Couvet railway station afterwards.

Original thread: http://www.englishforum.ch/social-ev...september.html

Approximate starting time 11am, people welcome from 10am onwards.
RSVP'd Yes: 29 (12 members and 17 guests)
  • Kamarate
  • Odile + 1 guest - Well I suppose we better be there! :)
  • smackerjack + 3 guests - Cannot miss a rave up at Odile's - So much fun !! :)
  • Sbrinz + 1 guest - Thanks for the invitation, looking forwards to meeting you again.
  • Soleil + 1 guest - I would like to go and I would bring my 12 years old daughter.
  • JohnC + 3 guests - me, the wife and 2 kids (11 and 8)
  • kimngmakerbull + 1 guest
  • Tinamehta + 2 guests - Hubby and toddler coming with me. Looking forward to it.
  • Sapin + 1 guest
  • Angela-74 + 1 guest - will definitely be there
  • biff - Now, where do I find the directions again? :-)
  • Ursula2012 + 3 guests - Eventually husband + 2 kids, unfortunately our friends had to go to France for an urgent family matter...
RSVP'd Maybe: 4 (2 members and 2 guests)
  • prit25 - Newbie in Swiss, so hopefully will find my way there. Anyone going from Fribourg??
  • Belgianmum + 2 guests - Got to change to a maybe for now as double booked for lunch. will try to pop along in the afternoon.
RSVP'd No: 12
  • adrianlondon - Unlikely, I'm afraid. I get back from a trip a few days before but probably won't be ready for a weekend away.
  • Rodica's children - Doh! I'm back in UK that weekend
  • Kristanez - I will be travelling, but hope to catch the next one!
  • Swiss Cheddar - Sounds fun, unfortunatley the new Rugby season is starting.
  • BokerTov - Sorry, have to be abroad
  • sashimiso - i will be in Monza on the 8th.. very sorry!!!
  • stephen_NE - Sorry, in the end I am a definite "no" - my previously arranged plans have been confirmed.
  • Cris1973 - I would love to join, but I may be travelling, so I will update my status closer to the date
  • Phil_MCR - can't make it
  • ceppych - Sorry, I'll still be in London on the 8th.
  • Speedster - Would have loved to come and meet you guys; it's been two months and I am yet to meet some English speakers and make friends. Unfortunately I'm traveling this weekend.
  • Merrylegs - Sorry I can't be there! Have a great time!
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Old 17.08.2012, 21:49
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Re: Romandie EF Barbecue

I quickly realised there are great hiking routes very close to your place. I plan to do these:
Areuse Gorges
http://www.neuchateltourisme.ch/en/l...orges.904.html

and Saut-du-Doubs
http://www.neuchateltourisme.ch/en/l...doubs.909.html

beside that pit you wrote about
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Re: Romandie EF Barbecue

Some pit! (yes I know, you are joking) will you be joining us to go to the Creux-du-Van on the Sunday? One of my favourite places in the world. Even better than the Gorges de l'Areuse- the Gorges de la Poetta Raisse (and is has a hidden bottle of absinthe near a fountain so you can try a bit! But it is hard to find).

If you click on the 'original thread' above, you will find info about local accommodation in case you want to stay over on Saturday night.

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It was meant to be ironic
I looked at the pictures, it is amasing!
Of course, we will join for the Sunday trip! It is a great idea!
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If you click on the 'original' thread there are lots of ideas for accommodation in the area. Plenty of space for tents, caravans or motorhome if required, with access to WCs and a kitchen.
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Old 21.08.2012, 17:07
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Just to make sure EVERYONE has seen this, and a little reminder for those who are still undecided...
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Old 21.08.2012, 17:21
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Just to make sure EVERYONE has seen this, and a little reminder for those who are still undecided...
Maybe you could add the start time of the event, at the top please?
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Old 21.08.2012, 17:27
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Erm.... Odile... what time is it starting?
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11ish onwards - people welcome any time form 10.00

Sapin, plenty of time to get back to the Noirmont festival
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Old 21.08.2012, 17:32
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Added. Crikey, was planning on having my birthday party on the Friday night... might not make it for 11!
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Come you are fit for purpose If you disgrace yourself in that same bus, you'll really be in the dog house
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Old 21.08.2012, 17:48
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I did buy fish at 50% off for the BBQ but put it straight in the freezer! Not making that mistake again...
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Thanks for organizing - sorry to miss out this time!
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Any more? What about you "maybe"s?
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Hey Kamarate, I have PMd Odile already. I have a family situation that unfortunately made me shift from a solid yes to a maybe, but will update my status as soon as I have more information, i.e. if I have to be out of the country or I can come. Sorry for the inconvenience in the planning!
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Update: I am sorry to disappoint, as I was really looking forward to come, but although my mom is physically doing better, she (and my grandma) still need assistance, and most of all they are much happier and in a much better mood if I am with them over the weekend. So I have to bail this fun event to go down south instead.

I do hope we can plan something before the end of the year, I'd love to come out there! I hope you all enjoy - and special thanks to Odile and Kamarate for hosting and organizing
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Aghh what a shame- but of course your mum and granma have to come first. Maybe you will be able to join us for the Christmas party early December. Take care - and we will meet soon, somehow.
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Re: Romandie EF Barbecue

Will come with a friend.. We both are vegetarians.. We can bring some dessert or something... And if anyone is going from Neuchatel, will it be possible to go ensemble?
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Old 02.09.2012, 19:06
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Would be happy to take the train with you... obviously can't offer a lift! I would also be keen on scrounging a lift if anyone's offering.
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Re: Romandie EF Barbecue

Would be grateful if the 'maybes' could decide by Wednesday. But as people are bringing food and drink - it is not a prob if a few decide to come last minute- plenty of space by any weather.

Would be grateful too to know who is bringing a salad or a pud/dessert- so I can fill in the gaps. Will make roast potatoes/veg.
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Re: Romandie EF Barbecue

I am going from a "no" to a "maybe"... I already have something on the 8th but it looks like it might be cancelled. It is likely to be a last minute thing though... hope this is OK.
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