What will almost certainly be the final F/T Meet of 2006 will be held in Lugano, Switzerland, on Saturday, Dec 30 at 8 pm.

To be more precise, it will be held in the village of Canobbio, which is about 4 kilometers outside of Lugano.

It will start with dinner at the Grotto Ticinese , Via Cantonale, I Grotti 2, an excellent restaurant, of a type particular to the Ticino region of Switzerland, and very reasonable in price. It specializes in grilled meat dishes (although many other choices are available) and for the more adventurous among us, it usually has not only steak, veal, and pork but also wildlife including venison, rabbit, and boar.

If anyone wants to call the restaurant, its number is 091-967 1226.

Afterwards, we will go to my girlfriend's home in Canobbio to enjoy some brandy and chatting.



How to get to Lugano:

From most places in the world: Fly into MXP (Milano) and either rent a car or take a direct bus from the airport.

From a few isolated airports in Europe: Fly into the Lugano Airport. It is a bit outside of town, tiny, and I don't know if it has a car rental agency. There is, however, a shuttle bus into the center of Lugano. The closest train station is about a 15 minute walk from the airport in Agno.

From reasonably close European cities: Take the train or drive in on E35 (known as A2 in Switzerland and A9 in Italy).

Definite List (The Meet is definite as soon as we have six on this list).
Dovster
alex0683de
okflyer
jhm
airoli
chrissxb
FLYGVA
RalfKrippner and Sylvia

I'd definitely be interested. More in Lugano than in Milan and more in the later part of the timeframe you gave. Possibly between christmas and new years...?

That would be fine with me -- I'll go with whatever the majority says.

Between Christmas and New Years is perfect! I am looking forward to seeing more of MXP than my overnight on the way back from LCA allowed.

MrpAlert, if we wind up having this Meet, Lugano would probably be good for you, too. It takes just about the same time to get there from MXP as does downtown Milan.

On the other hand, while summer is fantastic in Lugano (and miserably hot in Milan) during December Milan generally has a lot more to offer.

Dovster, How long does a meet normally last? If it is between Christmas and New year sometime, I possibly could make it. It is a matter of when it will be and family obligations. I Will be busy visiting Family in Norway most of December, but I have a few days that possibly are available around New Years 07. I fly back to SEA from BGO Jan 2nd, 07.

A Meet lasts as long as two or more attendees want it to. For example, we had a Meet in Israel last year with official arrangements for 4 days. Some stayed on and made it a week long meet. Others came only for the dinner on the first night -- for them, it was a three hour meet.

If memory serves, Ralf and his semi-incredibly beautiful wife did the same thing for the Venice Meet. They were there only for the dinner while others stayed several days.

The important thing is the dinner. Anything else is just icing on the cake.

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Hi Dov,

put me on the tentative list - I should be done with exams by the 14th, it's just a matter of whether I would be in Switzerland or Germany by the time the meet rolls around.

Would prefer Lugano over Milan, but would try to make either place.

Cheers,

Alex

Great, when we know what date(s) this meet will be scheduled for, I will decide if I can do a quick southbound trek! Will follow the tread as time goes along. If I make it down there I will make it a point to get there for the dinner!!

Alex, it was my pleasure to add you to the list.

If it is going to be in Lugano, we will probably need somebody to make the arrangements (which shouldn't require more than restaurant reservations).

As I said earlier, I know a very nice place in Milano and can handle the reservations there.

So you have given up on Monte Carlo? :confused:

Should I not be in South Africa then I am also a probable for Lugano or Milan between Christmas and New Years.

Monte Carlo required two things:

1. BEYFlyer being able to make it.
2. Cholula forking out for our airfare and hotels.

Sadly, neither came to pass.

Daydream, you have been added to our list.

I am very interested. I hold tickets to arrive in MXP on Dec22, departing Dec25 I believe. Would a meet in this period be possible?