Choose a date for the Dusseldorf Beers

Tom Dunne

Right, time to decide on date for this event.

The reason I think we should do it so early is that Aer Lingus currently have a sale on, and no doubt will have one on again before next March. Return flights are coming in at €98 for Friday - Sunday, which isnt' at all bad.

So, if we have a confirmed weekend, and a sale appears, we are poised to strike and take advantage of the cheap fares.

I am proposing we meet on the Saturday night of the weekend in question.

Please don't book anything until we have an agreed date. Most fares are non-refundable, or, extremely expensive to change (both Ryanair and Aer Lingus).



Some background info:

We are thinking of organising a beers to Germany for next March

When: March 2009 timeframe
Where: Dusseldorf, Germany

Why Dusseldorf?
Cheap to get to - flights approx. €110-€140, plus the duration is around 1hr 20mins
Cheap to get around - taxi to city center is approx. €8, public transport is as you would expect in a German city, top class
Food/drink - Dusseldorf has a Temple Bar type area (Old Town) with plenty of eateries, great drink, and isn't expensive.

Plus, I have a particular pub in mind that would be ideal for a Beers event.

All are welcome.

DenMan

Evening Tom

We were looking into March or April 2009 where we not? That would be a great time of the year to go. It would give everybody time to set aside and make that weekend solely dedicated to Beers. It sounds great for me personally as I will probably be off for the Easter break. Hopefully many others will be able to do the same.

trout

First weekend in March ... gets my vote.

The rest are out for me ... birthdays & work and what-not.

Tom Dunne

DenMan wrote: »

Evening Tom

We were looking into March or April 2009 where we not? That would be a great time of the year to go. It would give everybody time to set aside and make that weekend solely dedicated to Beers. It sounds great for me personally as I will probably be off for the Easter break. Hopefully many others will be able to do the same.

You see, there are a number of factors, cost being the biggest one. I'll be honest here, I want a cheap weekend away, and having been to Dusseldorf a number of times, it really can be done.

You will pay way over the odds over the likes of the Easter/Paddy's Weekends, both flights and accommodation.

DenMan

btw voted for 21 March, although I think 14 March is also do-able.

orestes

First weekend in March gets my vote, any later is too close to Paddys Day imo

DenMan

It's starting to look like we are leaning in the direction of the 7 March. I will have to make myself available. Looks the best bet. Must amend personal planner.

Aoibheann

Well, theoretically I could probably manage any of them, but voted the 21st as the end of the month would be a tad more convenient to me.. However, I'll make whatever weekend some way or another!

Cathmandooo

I don't see a problem with any of those dates so I won't vote unless I can't make any in particular.

John Mason

voted 28th, cos its just after pay (if i still have a job then sniff)

but otherwise i can do all the other ones

P.C.

DenMan wrote: »

I will have to make myself available.

I will be sure to let the German girls know.

Ginny

28th is best for me, payday and all that, plus I have a wedding earlier in the month.

DenMan

P.C. wrote: »

I will be sure to let the German girls know.

Thanks mate.

Should be an awesome get-together.

BKtje

I still ain't been to a Beers organised by the Brothers but i'd love to go to this. That said i really can't say yet which weekend would suit me best so i'll just keep an eye on this here thread.

Zaph

Middle two are out, too close to Paddy's Day, and the last one doesn't suit because I'm working on another trip (sorry, not BGRH related :P), so that leaves the 7th for me. And lets face it, there's no point in having the beers if I'm not there.

trout

Sister Zaphora wrote: »

And lets face it, there's no point in having the beers if I'm not there.

Even with pigtails, a dress and high-heels, Sister Zaphora speaks the truth.

Zaph

trout wrote: »

Even with pigtails, a dress and high-heels, Sister Zaphora speaks the truth.

I am not wearing a dirndl to the beers no matter how much you ask!

Tom Dunne

Sister Zaphora wrote: »

I am not wearing a dirndl to the beers no matter how much you ask!

:eek:

I am not going to sleep tonight. Or any night soon.

Zaph

You're a very disturbed individual Brother Tom

P.C.

DenMan wrote: »

Thanks mate.

Should be an awesome get-together.

Time for you to start brushing up on the German!

Tom Dunne

Sister Zaphora wrote: »

You're a very disturbed individual Brother Tom

I think that image has just sent me over the edge.

ChewChew

Sat the 7th would, realistically, be the only date I could manage/afford cause I'll be jetting off on the 7th April.

Zaph

P.C. wrote: »

Time for you to start brushing up on the German!

Ein Bier bitte
Zwei Bier bitte
Trei Bier bitte
Vier Bier bitte
Fünf Bier bitte
Danke schön

That should do.

trout

Sister Zaphora wrote: »

Ein Bier bitte
Zwei Bier bitte
Trei Bier bitte
Vier Bier bitte
Fünf Bier bitte
Danke schön

That should do.

Don't forget the delicious Wurst

Moonspell

Think I can make it either the first or the last, but prefer the 7th as the 28th will be too close to Easter and I might be flying home for some holidays around the time

P.C.

Sister Zaphora wrote: »

Ein Bier bitte
Zwei Bier bitte
Trei Bier bitte
Vier Bier bitte
Fünf Bier bitte
Danke schön

That should do.

That should get you a pint.

Cmol

ChewChew wrote: »

Sat the 7th would, realistically, be the only date I could manage/afford cause I'll be jetting off on the 7th April.

+1, if its going to happen for me, it will have to be this date!

WindSock

Und Eine Wasser for mein leibe Schwester Zaphora :pac:

Ginny

Tom would it be an idea to make the Poll public?

justsomebloke

I don't think anyone needs to see Tom's poll in public to be truthful

Cathmandooo

7th now sounds like a better date to me.

GAAman

I would say the 7th for myself with uni work and stuff any later would be a nightmare tryin to sort out (should we get like t shirts printed?arrange a printer to sort them out and then order them on an individual basis like)

justsomebloke

GAAman wrote: »

should we get like t shirts printed?

please tell me you aren't serious

SheRa

Im really looking forward to this. Id say that it'll be great craic:D. Any of the dates are fine with me, but Im pretty broke at the mo, so I wont be booking flights anything soon.

The Hill Billy

I won't be attending (pity - coz 7th March will be the 7th anniversary of the start of my three-day StagFest in the AltStadt), but having lived there for a while I can provide any number of recommendations for where to eat & drink.

Splinter

any shall suit me, ill be 25 on the 13th of march so bday celebrations shall be had

Zaph

WindSock wrote: »

Und Eine Wasser for mein leibe Schwester Zaphora :pac:

Eine Wasser??? :eek:

:mad:

Tom Dunne

GinnyJo wrote: »

Tom would it be an idea to make the Poll public?

I can't now, for some reason. I think you have to do it at the time you create the poll.

Anyhow, once we decide on a date, I'll put up one more (final, promise) thread with a public poll of who has booked and is therefore going.

That's the one that will count, tbh.

KTRIC

My anniversary with the missus on the 17th, my 30th on the 20th. I don't think she'll be too keen about me fucking off to Düsseldorf for a drinking holiday

justsomebloke

KTRIC wrote: »

My anniversary with the missus on the 17th, my 30th on the 20th. I don't think she'll be too keen about me fucking off to Düsseldorf for a drinking holiday

bring her with you. Arrange the holiday as her anniversary present and accidentally forget to tell her that you are actually meeting the people from boards on the saturday night

Splinter

jsb wrote: »

please tell me you aren't serious

I'm sure we can find somewhere to print a manbag for ya :rolleyes:

justsomebloke

now we are talking. Hello Kitty goes to dusseldorf!!!! I like it

GAAman

jsb wrote: »

please tell me you aren't serious

Why not? I happen to think bgrh shirts with names or whatever on them would make it a **** load easier to spot people in a place like germany

(You have a problem with shirts but is ok? :rolleyes::D

jester77

Any of those dates would suit me, I can pop down for a few maß bier.... washed down by a few more maß's.... and so on ...

KTRIC

Well its only 650k's from my house so I don't think I'll make it

Cazlou

Well if I'm still in the country at that stage:o then the 7th would be best for me:D

Tom Dunne

KTRIC wrote: »

Well its only 650k's from my house so I don't think I'll make it

Um, its about 2500km from my house and I am making it.

KTRIC

Tom Dunne wrote: »

Um, its about 2500km from my house and I am making it.

Shut up you, I'm trying to find an excuse here :rolleyes:

Tom Dunne

KTRIC wrote: »

Shut up you, I'm trying to find an excuse here :rolleyes:

The Brethren do not accept excuses. You are either with us, or against us.

Splinter

one brother against another brother? please rephrase your terminology brother Tom!

Cmol

Any update on this!? Is the 7th confirmed?