From John McNamara

Classmates,

Unfortunately I have decided to pull the pin on Coffs for August 2024 . This week we have had a number of classmates withdraw for upcoming medical ops or recovery from same. Just a part of the stage of life we are experiencing .

So , looking forward , “ Coffs 2025” is planned for Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 August 2025 at The Pacific Bay Resort https://pacificbayresort.com.au/ This willbe two and a half years since our 50th .

Now is a great to reserve a room at good rates and yet you wont have to pay until 48 hours before you arrival.

If you do book please let me know so I have some idea of who is coming so we can do a just a little planning .

Sorry about this cancellation !

Mates Forever,

Mac

Maurie set up a lunch to welcome Dave and Trish Cran to the great south east again. Unfortunately, due to good old Covid-19, they couldn’t attend and neither could Maurie and Joan at the last minute. So we went ahead anyway and had a good lunch on another sparkling Brisbane day. Photo below.

And from John Mc,
Just to refresh you on the Coffs Harbour Recce No 2. It is planned for 20-21 Aug 2024 , arriving Tuesday and departing Thursday at The Pacific Bay Resort , Coffs Harbour  https://pacificbayresort.com.au/. Its a low key, do your own thing, informal get together so if you are still thinking about it, take the plunge, and, (for most people) head north to escape the winter blues.

Please let me know if you are coming so we can arrange to have a meal together on both nights .

Regards,
John Mc

From Maurie . . .

Thank you to all those who have responded re the lunch.
 Details are:
       The Ship Inn
        www.theshipinn.com.au
       Meet at 12pm for drinks/lunch (pay as you go at the bar); reserved table.
       We will be sitting outdoors so rug up accordingly.

Attendees so far:
       David Cran and Trish
       John Elphinston and Sandy
       Maurie Meecham and Joan
       John McNamara
       Kevin Loughrey and Jan
       Trevor Smith and Ainslie
       Jon Mander Jones
       Peter Teys and Helen

If anyone else who is not normally on our list is around and about in the great south east, feel free to join us.
Cheers

Jon Mander Jones sent the photo of Tony Borchardt, his wife Dao, Denis Brennan and Jon at lunch organised by Jon in Brisbane. How good to see!

Well look who you run into when wandering around Thailand, far away from the land of the long white cloud.

Can you pick them? Roger Simmons called on Denis Brennan at his hotel in Chang Mai. No doubt talking about the novice boxing competition given they both won their weight divisions.

A small group of classmates and partners gathered at Southport yesterday at a seafood restaurant selected by Blackie. The day was so successful we decided to used the same venue for a Christmas Llunch which is now planned for Wednesday 4 Dec 24 . Please put this date in your diary and all classmates and their partners are welcome .
Coffs Harbour was discussed and we are still planning a “ Recce in Force “ this year for the nights 20 and 21 August 24 (roughly two and a half years since our 50th) .
Remember for the Coffs recce in 2024 you can book now (I think we have about a dozen booked so far) and you can cancel 48 hours prior if necessary without charge.
“ Mates forever”
JohnMc

A Message from Mac

Some of us have booked for Coffs ( Nights 20 and 21 Aug 24 ) .

The best way is to book directly with Pacific Bay Resort ( pacificbayresort.com.au ) Use your credit card and you can cancel up to 48 Hours prior to your booking .

There is no transfer of money until you arrive.This method will ensure you have the flexibility we all need at this stage in our lives!

Can you please keep me in the loop when you book . It is a pay as you go event but hopefully we will have a group dinner both nights so we will need numbers to allow the hotel to set up .

Cheers

A nice lunch and a good roll up at our normal spot to mark the lead up to Christmas.