Naimie get together in Vienna

Franz and Peter,

Would very much look forward to it.

Take care.

Craig

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Originally posted by Derek Wright:

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a sightseeing tour with a Fiaker

and afterwards go to a restaurant and have fiaker stew - I was never sure whether it was the horse, the cart or the man driving the fiaker that was included in the stew.

Oh, in that case, I will choose Kaiserschmarrn ! = cut-up and sugared pancake with raisins

All the best

Manfred

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Hi Michael, hi Norman
It would also be desirable if other Viennese Naimowners would join; thank you Michael for your commitment. Since I dont know Norman's customer in Vienna with active DBLs and I am not sure, if he is on this forum manybe you, Norman could contact him and inform him about the possibility of a meeting in vienna and ask him whether he would like to join.

Hi Frank

Sounds like a good plan, I will email them Ian & I might even be able to stay with them, the lady of the house is an excellent cook and the music sounds great there too . Not many of our customers are active participants on the forum, just the occasional "lurkers" and rarely posters.

Rather like Peter we would not wish to be treading on anyone’s toes though.

Warmest regards

Norman
Partner - UHES

Dear Friends,

In the meantime, I have tried to get a little organized

Would it be ok, if all who plan to come to vienna would stay together in one hotel;
and may I suggest the following hotel?
http://www.mercure.com/de/hotel-5357-mercure-grand-hote...ier-wien/index.shtml

Its very close to the center of the city, has very good transportation to/from the airport and its not too far from where I live Around are also some nice pubs, restorants etc.

As of now, the following weekends are no problem to accomodate 10-15 Persons there:

First weekend in may (1-4)
Second weekend in may (8-11)
Third weekend in june (19-22)
Fourth weekend in june (26-29)

It woulds be great, if we could agree on one (extended) weekend where all/most can come
This should happen fairly soon as reservations are going fast. I guess thats going to be the hard part

For the moment, this is all I can think of
All the best

Franz


PS: Here are also some links with programs in Concerthalls/Operahouses etc.
http://www.viennaclassic.com/termine.php?&navid=4&lang=G
or www.viennaconcerts.com
or http://www.viennaticket.info/

At this stage, I can attend any date as the 24 Heurs Du Mans is being conveniently held on the weekend of 13th & 14th June

Kind regards,

Peter

All dates are fine for me...

The weekend of May 1st is typically a public holiday weekend which could mean higher air fares and hotel rates.

regards
Geoff

Hello Franz,

May is the best month for birdwatching ( another hobby, sorry ), so I would prefer the weekends in June.

Best wishes

Manfred

Hi Franz,

Either of the June dates is fine for me

Regards,

Barrie

Dear Friends,

Aside from all the Keel for Aro excitement, I thought Id dig this thread out of oblivion before it gets closed . OK, its still quite a long time until Summer, yet airfairs etc. wont get cheaper.

From responses so far the 3rd or the 4th weekend in June are looking quite good.

Cheers

Franz

Still good for me too!

this looks good for me too -- for now -- but will need to confirm

enjoy
ken

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Originally posted by Cymbiosis:
Still good for me too!

Hi Peter,
So it ought to be, since you'll need to bring and of course install the AROKEEL

Cheers, Franz

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Originally posted by Manni:
May is the best month for birdwatching ( another hobby, sorry )

Donau-Auen National Park

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May is the best month for birdwatching

I thought the Europeans just shot them as they passed by?

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Originally posted by michael1702:

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Originally posted by Manni:
May is the best month for birdwatching ( another hobby, sorry )

Donau-Auen National Park

Dear Michael,

thanks for the link, now I know a fine place to go, if the Naimie meeting gets boring .

To be on the safe side, i`ll put a pair of binoculars in my traveling bag .

Best wishes

Manfred

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thanks for the link, now I know a fine place to go, if the Naimie meeting gets boring .

To be on the safe side, i`ll put a pair of binoculars in my traveling bag .

Best wishes

Manfred

and dont forget the bug repellent..

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Originally posted by Franz K:


and dont forget the bug repellent..

For Austrian bugs an Austrian bug repellent bought in Vienna should be most effective

Best wishes

Manfred

Hi Franz,

i would like to join in the meeting. I am living in Vienna as you know.
Any weekend except the third will be O.K. for me.
Due to the fact that i am not such a great classical music fan it would be great if you consider also rock, blues, jazz, country,... concerts in your programm. Maybe something like that (its my guitar teacher in concert playing the Harry Lime theme mentioned above): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybossF1q4g8&feature=related

Regards, Thomas

Hi Franz!

Living myself in Vienna I think it would be nice to meet somme naim-addicted people in our town. I hope your efforts will lead to some good days in early summer 2009.

Looking foreward - an enjoying the superline tremendously -

Jodl

Hi Franz,
I hope we can still manage this, it's years since I've been in Vienna. Do we need to sort out any of the logistics - hotels etc ?

Barrie

Gentlemen!

Since we are approaching the end of 2008 - Christmas presents should be all unpacked by now and installed:-), lets go for the whole hog with our plans for a get together in early summer 2009.

As losely planned so far, 3rd to 4th weekends in June look promising. Thats between June 19th and 29th. Nevertheless, we should make an efford to narrow that down even further!

With repect to accomodation -for all who do not know where to stay already, may I suggest
the following hotel: http://www.mercure.com/de/hotel-5357-mercure-grand-hote...ier-wien/index.shtml.

Its reasonably priced, very close to the center of the city, with perfect accomodations to inner city public trasportation and to the airport. Besides, its also close to where I live As of now, there should be still plenty of rooms availably but are expected to get booked quickly.

Similarly, remember that plane tickets should be booked quite in advance to avoid unavailablility and price increases.

A list again of all forum members who anounced interest so far:

Ken
Derek Wright?
Cymbiosis
Don Philips
Geoff
Edouard?
Manni
Lark
ROTF?
baz100
Polarbear?
Craig

LOCALS:
Franz
Michael
Jodl
Thomas

Many kind regards

Franz

Franz
Regret to say I will not be attending.

Just to say I will/can attend except for the weekend of the 24h Du Mans - As I've promised to take my 16 year old son this summer as for once, he doesn't have exams and I'm free too!


Best regards,

Peter

Hi Franz,
I am still up for it and am still flexible onthe date, we will drive over so we just need to get the hotel booked once the date if confirmed
Barrie

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Originally posted by Cymbiosis:
Just to say I will/can attend except for the weekend of the 24h Du Mans - As I've promised to take my 16 year old son this summer as for once, he doesn't have exams and I'm free too!


Best regards,

Peter

Dear Peter, dear Barrie

Le Mans (http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/2008/pages/horaires_gb.html) is from june 9th through 15th if I am not mistaken

Do you have any preferences with respect to third vs fourth weekend?

I personally incline towards the weekend June 20/21 as my wife most likely will be out of town June 27/28 and I am sure she would like to be part of our meeting

Cheers

Franz