Choose a date for the Dusseldorf Beers

Tom Dunne · 16-10-2008 09:04PM #1

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 · 16-10-2008 09:10PM

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 · 16-10-2008 09:10PM

First weekend in March ... gets my vote.

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

Tom Dunne · 16-10-2008 09:14PM

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 · 16-10-2008 09:14PM

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

orestes · 16-10-2008 09:35PM

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

DenMan · 16-10-2008 09:49PM

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 · 17-10-2008 12:31PM

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 · 17-10-2008 12:34PM

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 · 17-10-2008 12:45PM

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. · 18-10-2008 12:46PM

DenMan wrote: »

I will have to make myself available.

I will be sure to let the German girls know.

Ginny · 19-10-2008 05:23PM

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

DenMan · 19-10-2008 05:27PM

P.C. wrote: »

I will be sure to let the German girls know.

Thanks mate.

Should be an awesome get-together.

BKtje · 19-10-2008 08:00PM

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 · 19-10-2008 08:39PM

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 · 19-10-2008 08:41PM

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 · 19-10-2008 08:56PM

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 · 19-10-2008 09:11PM

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 · 19-10-2008 09:16PM

You're a very disturbed individual Brother Tom

P.C. · 19-10-2008 09:17PM

DenMan wrote: »

Thanks mate.

Should be an awesome get-together.

Time for you to start brushing up on the German!

Tom Dunne · 19-10-2008 09:18PM

Sister Zaphora wrote: »

You're a very disturbed individual Brother Tom

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

ChewChew · 19-10-2008 09:35PM

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

Zaph · 19-10-2008 09:40PM

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 · 19-10-2008 09:46PM

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 · 19-10-2008 09:56PM

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. · 19-10-2008 10:30PM

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 · 20-10-2008 08:11AM

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 · 20-10-2008 08:11AM

Und Eine Wasser for mein leibe Schwester Zaphora :pac:

Ginny · 20-10-2008 09:13AM

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

justsomebloke · 20-10-2008 09:16AM

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

Cathmandooo · 20-10-2008 09:28AM

7th now sounds like a better date to me.

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