[Ubuntu-be] ubuntu braai

[Ward De Ridder]

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.
>>
>> --
>> Microsoft programs are like Englishmen. They only speak Microsoft.
>>
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