2014 SA Champs - Social gatherings

[marcel]

OK Gents,

Thoughts on non-golf activities over the weekend.

A get together Saturday night in or near town? For simplicity a venue for dinner where you pay for your own food as you order rather than splitting bills later is probably a good idea. This setup is fairly common in Adelaide so we won't be limited for choice.
Could either eat somewhere and then move on to bar(s)/pubs etc later or combine the two.
For a golfing theme The Tap Inn, 5 mins from the city, maybe. I haven't eaten there for a few years and after going downhill I believe it has changed hands and improved, anyone been recently? Location not as convenient as right in the city though.

After golf Sunday?

Welcome your suggestions one and all.

[3Puttpete]

Tap Inn has schnitzel on the menu and $6 pints.

It's also only 7 minutes away.

Sold.

[nadg63]

Believe Tap In is still not that flash and that they've also closed down the driving range?

[marcel]

I'll do a reco on The Tap Inn and report back

[nadg63]

I'll do a reco on The Tap Inn and report back

Talking to a guy at The Vines today that does pub refits etc, Tap Inn def no longer has the driving range, gonna be turned in to a pokies room he says!

[thecollective]

What is the links hotel like these days? Walking distance from RA.

[Hatchman]

What is the links hotel like these days? Walking distance from RA.

Nothing flash that's for sure.

[thecollective]

Watermark Glenelg?

[coalesce]

I doubt this will get much interest, but I'll throw it out there.

The Adelaide 36ers basketball team are playing at home on the Friday night vs Melbourne United. I have a season ticket, but if anyone would be interested in coming along, it should be pretty easy to get tickets....

[3Puttpete]

Are the 36ers in the A-league now?

[coalesce]

Melbourne Tigers changed their name to United for this season, which is a crap name because it sounds like a soccer team.

(I did check for A-League games but there isn't one in Adelaide that weekend, also there's no state cricket)

[Peppas]

I don't think the flight Benno and I are on would get to Adelaide in time for tip off... arrives in Adelaide at 7:15.

[coalesce]

I misread the fixtures - we are actually playing Perth Wildcats, which is a repeat of last year's grand final which Perth won.

Tip off is 7.30 so yeah you wouldn't get there for the start.

[Peppas]

I misread the fixtures - we are actually playing Perth Wildcats, which is a repeat of last year's grand final which Perth won.

Tip off is 7.30 so yeah you wouldn't get there for the start.

Meet you for drinks with the cheerleaders afterwards though right?

[coalesce]

Meet you for drinks with the cheerleaders afterwards though right?

Ah why not - I have them all on speeddial after all.

[Peppas]

Ah why not - I have them all on speeddial after all.

Sweet! Could be a great Friday night!

[benno_r]

What time do the Strip Joints open, or the Casino?

Either of those guarantees a good night!

[3Puttpete]

What time do the Strip Joints open?

About 8 minutes after you buy me my first schooner big boy

[Peppas]

Sounds like the interstates are gonna party!!

Guess we will be visiting hindley st!!!

[benno_r]

Sounds like the interstates are gonna party!!

Guess we will be visiting hindley st!!!

Only need 5 minutes in either a strip joint or a Casino and I have blown my wad.

Still be plenty fresh for golf the next day.

[mrbluu]

Only need 5 minutes in either a strip joint or a Casino and I have blown my wad.

Still be plenty fresh for golf the next day.

Bwhahahaha!!!!

[benno_r]

Bwhahahaha!!!!

Speaking of which, Star City in November?????

[mrbluu]

Speaking of which, Star City in November????? Maybe, it depends on the leave pass I get!!

[3Puttpete]

Sounds like the interstates are gonna party!!

Guess we will be visiting hindley st!!!

Not me. I'm happy with a quiet drink somewhere.

[coalesce]

I thought you guys were staying on Hindley St anyway (albeit further up from the strip joints)?

[3Puttpete]

I thought you guys were staying on Hindley St anyway (albeit further up from the strip joints)?

I don't think I'm on Hindley St but I'm pretty sure it's not far away...

[benno_r]

I don't think I'm on Hindley St but I'm pretty sure it's not far away...

In Radelaide, isn't everything close to Hindley St?

[3Puttpete]

In Radelaide, isn't everything close to Hindley St?

If we've learned anything from this whole exercise, it's that in the Rad everything is within 7 minutes of everything else

[benno_r]

touche`

[Peppas]

So we going to disneyland?

[Peppas]

So what is the social schedule anyways?

Friday - Hindley St

Sat - Hindley St

Sun - Hindley St

??

[Hatchman]

So what is the social schedule anyways?

Friday - The Palace

Sat - Crazy Horse

Sun - 108

??

Edit

[Peppas]

Edit

I don't know those places but are they Mrs Hatchy approved?

Because if so they will definitely be good :)

[talbo]

I was told the crazy has shut?

[Hatchman]

I don't know those places but are they Mrs Hatchy approved?

Because if so they will definitely be good :)

Errrr, no.


I was told the crazy has shut?
Oh well, might have to walk around the corner to North Tce and check out The Firm.

[talbo]

Oh well, might have to walk around the corner to North Tce and check out The Firm.

Problem solving right there!

[Peppas]

Sounds like the social calender has been arranged :)

[3Puttpete]

Apart from Peppas and ladies of questionable virtue, have we decided what's happening here?

[Peppas]

Are we on for this schedule?

Benno is counting up his tipping dollars as we speak :)

[Peppas]

Apart from Peppas and ladies of questionable virtue, have we decided what's happening here?

Ahh great minds :)

[benno_r]

Apart from Peppas and ladies of questionable virtue, have we decided what's happening here?
That narrows it down to 90% of Adelaide's female population.

[Peppas]

That narrows it down to 90% of Adelaide's female population.

Really, so few?

[Peppas]

So... whats the plans for this?

[3Puttpete]

So... whats the plans for this?

I might wear shorts so you can't get me into too much trouble

[Peppas]

I might wear shorts so you can't get me into too much trouble

Throw enough money at the door and you'll get in anywhere pal :)

[3Puttpete]

Throw enough money at the door and you'll get in anywhere pal :)

I'm having flashbacks to my life 20 years ago! [emoji3]

[Peppas]

I'm having flashbacks to my life 20 years ago! [emoji3]

Yeah me too, back when I was in my 30s right?

[3Puttpete]

Yeah me too, back when I was in my 30s right?

Good times old fella, good times

[Peppas]

So the social plan is no social plan?

[3Puttpete]

Relax mate. Someone will have something worked out. If not, we'll find an ad hoc feed and discuss it over a drink

[3Puttpete]

And you will still get to visit your "friends" in that special club

[Peppas]

And you will still get to visit your "friends" in that special club

Throw enough money around and everyones your friend :)

[thecollective]

Gents,

Aside from the strip clubs and Hindley St have we decided on having a meal somewhere?

TC

[mrbluu]

Gents,

Aside from the strip clubs and Hindley St have we decided on having a meal somewhere?

TC


Just use hatchy's GPS, there would be plenty of schnitzel places on there.....

[3Puttpete]

Gents,

Aside from the strip clubs and Hindley St have we decided on having a meal somewhere?

TC

Earl of Leicester?

[benno_r]

Wherever the highest rated schnit lives is my vote

[3Puttpete]

http://youtu.be/uOG3vgJH_Bg

[Hatchman]

Wherever the highest rated schnit lives is my vote

That would be the Earl of Leicester in Parkside (just out of City)

Next behind that would be Coopers Ale House at the Earl of Aberdeen in the City.

[benno_r]

That would be the Earl of Leicester in Parkside (just out of City)

Next behind that would be Coopers Ale House at the Earl of Aberdeen in the City.

Some solid schnitt choices there. Me likey.

[marcel]

Coopers Ale House probably better located for those wandering to Hindley St after

[coalesce]

This could make Saturday night more interesting...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-14/adelaide-annual-gay-and-lesbian-festival/5892790?WT.ac=localnews_adelaide

https://www.feast.org.au/ (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-14/adelaide-annual-gay-and-lesbian-festival/5892790?WT.ac=localnews_adelaide)

[coalesce]

Ah, that was this weekend just gone. Sorry to disappoint!

[thecollective]

I vote yes to Ale House - sounds like a winner!

[thecollective]

What time are we meeting up at the Ale House?

[3Puttpete]

What time are we meeting up at the Ale House?

Half past?

[coalesce]

Which day? :)

I'm guessing if we are doing anything it would be the Saturday night, so that we can determine who the favourites are and make sure they are utterly ruined for the following day (and because not everyone is staying Sunday night...)

[3Puttpete]

Yep. Saturday night at half past.

[3Puttpete]

On a serious note, what time are we looking at considering we tee off at lady bay at 1230. 7.30?

[coalesce]

On a serious note, what time are we looking at considering we tee off at lady bay at 1230. 7.30?

Half past

[3Puttpete]

Half past

You're already top of my list. Don't make it worse!

[emoji12]

[highballin]

He has a list !

[coalesce]

Reminds me of the stoning scene in Life of Brian. Making it worse for myself? How can I make it worse? Jehovah Jehovah!

[Hatchman]

Reminds me of the stoning scene in Life of Brian. Making it worse for myself? How can I make it worse? Jehovah Jehovah!

Great movie.

[3Puttpete]

Reminds me of the stoning scene in Life of Brian. Making it worse for myself? How can I make it worse? Jehovah Jehovah!

[emoji2]

[3Puttpete]

He has a list !

You're not on it. Best mate

[highballin]

You're not on it. Best mate

Haha no Christmas card

[highballin]

http://youtu.be/bDe9msExUK8

[3Puttpete]

Haha no Christmas card

No, no. Don't fret. You're in line for a card. The list isn't a good thing.

Here it is (for the Tony Kornheiser fans):

Coalesce.

That's it! That's the list.

[coalesce]

So I'm also bottom of the list...

[3Puttpete]

So I'm also bottom of the list...

Positive thinking. I like it

[jimandr]

Reminds me of the stoning scene in Life of Brian. Making it worse for myself? How can I make it worse? Jehovah Jehovah!

I am getting a vision of 3pp and Peppas saying as they open the doors at certain establishments 'are there any women here'. Unfortunately for them the response will probably be 'noooo'.

[thecollective]

7:30PM Saturday night? Ale House, who's in..

[marcel]

7:30PM Saturday night? Ale House, who's in..

me.

Should we book a table?

[3Puttpete]

7:30PM Saturday night? Ale House, who's in..

Me

[thecollective]

me.

Should we book a table?

Yeah we/I can do that - I expect they will require a number, so I guess we can leave it 24 hours and see who's in.

TC

[Peppas]

Yep ok

[coalesce]

I'm in

[jimandr]

I can't imagine receiving any better offers unless I am seriously led astray by my playing partners, so I am in.

[thecollective]

Ok,

I have booked a table provisioned for up to 15 people. Dining date/time is Saturday 22/11 @ 7:30PM, Earl of Aberdeen aka Coopers Ale House, 316 Pulteney St Adelaide (booking contact is 'Tori')

The Hotel has confirmed that its ok to confirm an exact number on the day - less people is fine and doesn't attract any 'penalty' that you get at other places.

Being 7:30PM should mean you will have enough time to travel back from Lady Bay to the city after the round.

So far we have:

TheCollective
Marcel
Coalesce
Jim&r
Peppas
3PP
Bennor

Let me know by Friday who else is in - should be a great night!

PS: for those who seriously want to hit the strip clubs - Hindley is only a brisk walk away.

TC

[coalesce]

Yeah it is a good place to start, and not far from South Terrace either where some of the guys are staying

[3Puttpete]

Yeah it is a good place to start, and not far from South Terrace either where some of the guys are staying

600m I believe [emoji106]

[3Puttpete]

Ok,

I have booked a table provisioned for up to 15 people. Dining date/time is Saturday 22/11 @ 7:30PM, Earl of Aberdeen aka Coopers Ale House, 316 Pulteney St Adelaide (booking contact is 'Tori')

The Hotel has confirmed that its ok to confirm an exact number on the day - less people is fine and doesn't attract any 'penalty' that you get at other places.

Being 7:30PM should mean you will have enough time to travel back from Lady Bay to the city after the round.

So far we have:

TheCollective
Marcel
Coalesce
Jim&r
Peppas
3PP

Let me know by Friday who else is in - should be a great night!

PS: for those who seriously want to hit the strip clubs - Hindley is only a brisk walk away.

TC

Thanks TC, good job.

If this joint serves food, you can add Benno_r to the list

[thecollective]

Not me. I'm happy with a quiet drink somewhere.

3PP - The Sangria Bar is a great place for a quiet drink - we could go there after the ale house

[thecollective]

Thanks TC, good job.

If this joint serves food, you can add Benno_r to the list

We are booking a table for dinner - so Yes!

TC

[3Puttpete]

3PP - The Sangria Bar is a great place for a quiet drink - we could go there after the ale house

Ole!

[jimandr]

Ok,

I have booked a table provisioned for up to 15 people. Dining date/time is Saturday 22/11 @ 7:30PM, Earl of Aberdeen aka Coopers Ale House, 316 Pulteney St Adelaide (booking contact is 'Tori')

The Hotel has confirmed that its ok to confirm an exact number on the day - less people is fine and doesn't attract any 'penalty' that you get at other places.

Being 7:30PM should mean you will have enough time to travel back from Lady Bay to the city after the round.

So far we have:

TheCollective
Marcel
Coalesce
Jim&r
Peppas
3PP
Bennor

Let me know by Friday who else is in - should be a great night!

PS: for those who seriously want to hit the strip clubs - Hindley is only a brisk walk away.

TC

I can report that from a visitor view Hindley Street is as cheap and sleazy as I thought. Does nothing for me so far.

[nadg63]

I can report that from a visitor view Hindley Street is as cheap and sleazy as I thought. Does nothing for me so far.

Yep, sounds about right :(

[thecollective]

I can report that from a visitor view Hindley Street is as cheap and sleazy as I thought. Does nothing for me so far.

Correct, hence I won't be going there

[Peppas]

I can report that from a visitor view Hindley Street is as cheap and sleazy as I thought. Does nothing for me so far.

So they accepted your $1 coins??

[thecollective]

Any other takers for Saturday night before I change the booking to 7 people?

TC

[thecollective]

Ok, reduced the table size to 10 - they are now fully booked out for Saturday night.

See you @ the pub! 7:30PM

TC

[Peppas]

Anyone hitting the city tonight???

[3Puttpete]

Anyone hitting the city tonight???

You're gonna need more than $singles for that sort of stuff

[Peppas]

You're gonna need more than $singles for that sort of stuff

I know, too bad you aren't here big boy

[3Puttpete]

A bit over 12 hours

[Peppas]

We're going to hindley st!!!!!!

[Peppas]

Single mums!!

[Daggs]

Single mums!!

Crack ho's more like it.
You want single mum's its a puppy or a baby in the housing trust areas or so im told :-s

[3Puttpete]

Single mums!!

Happy hunting

[Peppas]

Hunting for food right now and or a parking spot near food!

[3Puttpete]

How hard can it be to park a horse? Find a hitching post and away you go

[nadg63]

As I cannot make it tomorrow night I'm hoping to cruise down to Lady Bay mid arvo to catch up with you all there :)

[3Puttpete]

As I cannot make it tomorrow night I'm hoping to cruise down to Lady Bay mid arvo to catch up with you all there :)

I'll probably be in a bunker.





Digging my partner out.

[nadg63]

I'll probably be in a bunker.





Digging my partner out.

Lol :D Want me to chuck a shovel in the boot?

[coalesce]

I'll probably be in a bunker.





Digging my partner out.

I will be better out of bunkers tomorrow due to all the practice I had in them today

[Dotty]

Lol :D Want me to chuck a shovel in the boot?
I gather that is a common question in SA.

Have a good one, and make sure BennoR has a Sunday shirt to match his driver and 4w.

[Peppas]

Are you guys psyched for this!!!!

[AndyP]

Is this at a strip club yet?

[coalesce]

No we're running a bit late getting back to town...

[Peppas]

Is this at a strip club yet?

This is the attitude for the single mums of adelaide support group

[Peppas]

600g chicken schnit with pepper sauce booyah!

[benno_r]

3.9kg of Schnitzel destroyed!

[Peppas]

Boooyah!!!

What is your standardized schnitzel scoring system.biatcj..???

[Hatchman]

Any reviews and pics of the Schnit?
Just got home and it's looking like it's air fried Beer Battered Wedges with bacon & cheese for me.

[Hatchman]

Boooyah!!!

What is your standardized schnitzel scoring system.biatcj..???

Give me a bit of time and I'll post it up.

[Hatchman]

Here we go. The Standard Schnit Scoring System
It works very well

Meat & cooking - tenderness, moistness and lack of undesirable inclusions such as veins or gristle should be looked at here. Max score 3
Sauce/topping - consistency and flavour. Max score 3
Crumb - looking for crunch, size and non-seperation Max score 1
Accompaniments (chips, rabbit food) - in the case of rabbit food, did it add to the meal or just make up space. For chips, only award points if something special like seasoning. Max score 1
Plating - Easy one here. Was the schnit on the chips or not? Max score 1 point
Value - Its not the size that matters, its how much you charge me to put it in my mouth (no homo). An Aussie Nash $5 schnit doesn't deserve to lose marks for being small. Only award full marks if it is serious good value, otherwise this should be half. Max score 1 point
Bonus point - Was there something about the venue that added or detracted from the overall experience? Note that this can't be used to make a 10 into an 11 but can take a 0 to a -1. Min score -1 Max score 1.

[jimandr]

I'm not the best Schnitzel judge as I wimped out and had the 300g option rather than the 600 everyone else had. But I finished mine easily while a few others were feeling the pressure. They all got through it to their credit. So they all got a pass mark.

Only chips on the side and actually under but the chips were good. My Kilpatrick sauce was a good combo. Venue was a bit noisy but so were we. I give it 7 out of 10.

[Hatchman]

I'm not the best Schnitzel judge as I wimped out and had the 300g option rather than the 600 everyone else had. But I finished mine easily while a few others were feeling the pressure. They all got through it to their credit. So they all got a pass mark.

Only chips on the side and actually under but the chips were good. My Kilpatrick sauce was a good combo. Venue was a bit noisy but so were we. I give it 7 out of 10.

Did you use the SSSS above? If not try it and see if you get the same score, it works very well.

[coalesce]

33234

Waiting for my bus #thuglife

[AndyP]

Porcelain bus?

[Peppas]

33234

Waiting for my bus #thuglife

I'm about to eat mine seeing as I passed out when I got back to the accom!

[highballin]

Too much Ginger?

[Peppas]

Too much Ginger?

Not enough probably, and too much cider.

[coalesce]

Porcelain bus?

That was the bus stop bench

[jimandr]

Schnitzel report number 2 from the Earl of Leicester. Bigger but probably not as good as The Ale House. I couldn't finish my medium Monica Lewinsky and Peppas didn't get through his Bullocks Balls. Benno ate all of his Tiger Woods but took all his energy to do so. The ambiance was good though. Only about 10 people in the pub.
Photos were taken.
Overall maybe just a 7 with the extra point for the names of the varieties.