[Ubuntu-be] ubuntu braai

[Jan Bongaerts]

Hey guys,
I decided on a date and closed the doodle.

The braai will be on (rolling drums)...

*Saturday 16 July 2011, starting from 5pm onwards*.

I explained the proceedings below, but that is not a tight schedule. The
message is: we're keeping it casual, and you're still welcome if you can't
come bang on time.

Do mark it in your calendars.
Please send me a mail if you'd like to attend. Attendance limited to about a
dozen.

If you'd like to bring a partner or friend, they are most welcome. Just let
me know.
Also let me know if you will bring your own meat and/or booze, or if you'd
like me to cater for you and pass on the cost.

I'll order us some good weather so long.

Cheers,
Jan.

On 23 May 2011 11:27, Jan Bongaerts <jbongaerts at gmail.com> wrote:

> (the following message contains South African slang. If you are lost in
> translation, there are plenty of web sites that will help you out with it.
> Google is your friend. The Wikipedia list is kak, don't bother)
>
> Howzit!
>
> As promised I'll be organising a lekker South African braai at our place.
> Jurgen suggested to publish a Doodle with some date proposals, so here goes:
> http://doodle.com/f2i9h2gsrsp6hz2i
> Please do fill in your name and the dates you are available if you wish to
> attend.
>
> How will this braai work?
> Basically anyone is invited, but we do have a logistic limit of 10 to 15
> people on our terrace. The weather needs to be dry for the occasion. If it
> rains, we need to shift the venue or the date. I have access to pretty
> accurate forecasts so I can tell you at least a day in advance.
>
> South Africans are very casual with their braai. If you happen to have a
> friend that wants to come along last minute, he/she is welcome to join.
> "Your friends are our friends too."
> Because of this, the logistics are just as casual. We do cater for those
> who want it. We'll have to shop for it ourselves and anyone can just ask to
> buy something for them as well.
> Many people prefer to bring their own 'dop en tjop'. Then they know they'll
> like the meat that's on the fire, and the booze that is available.
> We will have the basics: lager beer, wine, cola, water, and salads and
> snacks. We will have braaivleis according to our own taste. If you wish we
> should cater for you, by all means, just let us know. There may be some
> boerewors if we can get hold of some. We usually get some sosaties and chops
> from the local butchery.
>
> You can try your skills on our vuvuzela's if you wish. (Don't give your
> opinion now. It will all change once you have a few 'doppe' in you.)
>
> We usually start our braai early. We get together from about 5pm onwards,
> and the fires are usually started at around 7pm (actually after sunset, but
> this is not recommendable in summer in Belgium).
> It gives us enough time to talk shit, have some snacks, and drink! They
> have a saying: Meestal is die mense gaar voor die vleis gaar is. (Usually
> the people are 'cooked' before the meat is cooked).
> Starting early has the added advantage that the party is usually over well
> before midnight, and you still have the opportunity to catch the last train.
> No need to drink and drive.
>
> But if you don't feel like going home that night, we always have a spare
> bed or two, and you are welcome to just kip until the morning.
>
> Obviously there is no dress code for the occasion. Most people come in
> shorts and plakkies if it's warm enough.
>
> So kom maak 'n draai en kuier saam met ons. We're going to have a moerse
> party.
>
> Cheers,
> Jan.
>
> --
> Microsoft programs are like Englishmen. They only speak Microsoft.
>



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