[Ubuntu-be] ubuntu braai

Thu Jun 23 15:14:25 UTC 2011

@ward: good idea.. I will be comming by train and I don't know antwerp at all.. :p
grts

wouter

Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:12:48 +0200
From: ward.ubuntu op gmail.com
To: ubuntu-be op lists.ubuntu.com
Subject: Re: [Ubuntu-be] ubuntu braai

A quick message for those who go there by train or bus, and don't really know Antwerp that well,
if you send me a message we can meet in Antwerp Central Station / Roosevelt plaats. I study in Antwerp for 2 years now, so I can find my way there.

Ward

2011/6/11 Jan Bongaerts <jbongaerts op gmail.com>

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 op 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.
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